“Lena,” I hesitate, as if having forgotten how to speak polite words, “thank you for everything. Thank you.

She smiles wearily and waves her hand.

- Get in touch. Preferably during the daytime.

The profiler and Anton leave one by one, followed by Peter. Ivan goes out into the corridor, silently watching how his brother is getting ready. When we are alone with him, I freeze, afraid to say something wrong.

“Ivan,” I call him, drawing attention. If you need my help tomorrow...

“Anna,” he humbles me with a hard look, making my heart beat faster. - Its end. Do not build illusions.

- But…

I try to explain myself,...