#plot drop 6.

“i appreciate you opening your home to us. i would have volunteered my own domicile but i don’t have one anymore.” 

“edie, edie, i need you to stay with us. stay conscious,” she said as she glided into the seat next to him, with a gentle hand she held his jaw, propping up his head to look at her, “edie, i don’t know what’s happening to you. but i need you to look at me. tell me what you are feeling.” 

“it looks like your sparring skills haven’t suffered in my absence.” 

“you’ve suffered head trauma. please don’t stand too quickly. if you feel lightheaded let me know and i’ll call over beth.” 

“i heard how you injured your leg. what you did was valiant. that teen and their family are very thankful.” 

“thank you for getting the team to safety. i’ve never been fond of the guns blazing technique but after yesterday i can’t deny it’s effectiveness.”