Emilia swallowed hard and stood to her feet. "I.... I think I need a moment...."

She staggered her way into the bathroom and leaned over the sink, gasping for breath. Her dark thoughts were coming in torrents now, threatening to pull her under with their intensity. And no matter how much she pushed it back, It always came floating up. She was spiralling.

Emilia threw a handful of water into her face, then dried It with a towel. She took a breath and moved to the door of the bathroom, opening It.

Closing the door, she walked out, shoulders back, head held high, determination filling her with courage.

He was...