Dave's calm invitation stunned the crowd. Some reporters hesitated, thrown off by his confidence. A few moved toward the bathroom to check.

When they came back out, their hands empty, confused murmurs spread through the group.

Reese wasn’t there.

Dave walked up to Bianca and gently held her hand. “Are you feeling better now?”

Bianca gave a small nod, some of her worry starting to fade.

“What’s happening?” she whispered.

“It looks like someone set up a trap,” Dave said under his breath, his eyes darkening as they moved to Brenda standing just behind Bianca.

Brenda’s smile twitched, but she quickly covered it with a calm, graceful look. Inside, though,...