“That’s another common symptom,” she explained. “During an episode, the patient can experience flashbacks or emotional fragments from the past. They may relive moments tied to the trauma without realizing where they are.”

Calvin’s jaw tightened.

“So you’re saying,” he said slowly, “something at that photoshoot triggered her past.”

“Yes.”

Julia’s voice remained calm but firm.

“The camera flash, the pressure, the environment any of those could have acted as a trigger. When that happens, the mind responds with panic, and the body follows.”

A heavy silence settled in the room.

Calvin’s hand slowly curled into a fist at his side as the weight of her words sank in.

“And...