Chapter 84: Chapter 84: Dreams and Revelations

VIKTOR

I walk into the apartment and find Scarlett nearly catatonic at the kitchen table, her laptop open in front of her, her face streaked with tears.

"Scarlett?" I ask.

She turns and it's impossible for me to read the emotions I see on her face. Fear, certainly. Panic. Sickness. Sadness. It is overwhelming.

"Red Rocket?" I ask, my voice hitching upward awkwardly.

"My...this guy...he left a thumb drive. And Stephen..." Scarlett's eyes flicker back and forth like she's trying to process. She lets out a breath.

"Is this about you taking photos? Take your time," I say, kneeling in front of her. "Just tell me from the beginning."

She shakes her head no and thinks for a minute, her hand going to her chest like she might be trying to claw her heart out. Or hold it inside. I'm not sure which.