Kendrick remains speechless, unsure how to respond. His lips are slightly parted, Elodie's voice echoing again and again in his head.

Elodie retrieves her hand from his, feeling insecure as his response is a stunned silence. Kendrick opens his mouth to speak, but Eugene suddenly enters the scene.

His face apologetic, he says “Sorry to interrupt you two love birds, but” he looks at Kendrick “Kendrick, we have a problem”

Eugene leads them both down to the cabin far from the party. Inside, they meet Mayor Harrison and some of his escorts, and the cops.

Elodie and Kendrick are both puzzled as they step in.

“Mr Holland” one of the...