NEXT MORNING

9 PM

Bethany was still shaken by what had happened yesterday. It was a hard choice to go to the office, but it wasn't up to her. She had to keep moving forward, even if it felt like the world was collapsing around her.

She stepped out of her house and then noticed Ariel standing by her car, checking the trunk across the road.

Confused, Bethany approached her a few steps forward and called out, “Do you need any help?”

Ariel didn't respond. She continued inspecting her trunk with a focused look.

Bethany muttered under her breath, “Your loss,” and turned to walk back to her car.

But...