There is no way to connect my actions to Emily's disappearance in any way. I was completely nameless and unknown to everyone here. There was no basis for holding any suspicion against me.

While I waited for her in the shadows, I fiddled with the syringe that was stashed in my pocket.

Emily was going to come along with me regardless of whether or not she wanted to. I'd hand her over to Nicola without question. I'd repair him. They would get over my dubious choice to kidnap her against her will and go on with their lives.

They'd be content, and maybe so would I too if it happened....