And so, Erica finds herself accompanying the group more and more often as their number one official fan. Her presence reassures Elliot, more focused on her than anything else, but making it easier for him to accept anything and everything, especially for their first official photoshoot.
Meanwhile, Isaac half-heartedly and absentmindedly searches for an additional accessory. Nicole isn't really paying attention to what he's saying, too focused on what's happening around them, until he suddenly becomes passive-aggressive toward her.
Nicole squints, suddenly studying Isaac closely. His glasses are clearly not just for style, but to hide huge dark circles under his eyesâa clear sign of a very restless night. As for his inappropriate comment, Isaac bites his lip, ashamed of himself and of blurting that out to his best friend.
Their conversation is soon interrupted by two new guests, one of whom takes Nicole and Isaac by surprise. Calia travelled the world to photograph every corner of it, so seeing her standing right there beside them feels like seeing a ghostâso much so that Isaac throws himself into her arms.
As for Irene, she stops in front of Elliot and Erica, her gaze unmistakable, prompting Erica to quickly jump off her boyfriendâs lap. Elliot raises an eyebrow, confusedâand a bith botheredâby her sudden presence.
Elliot sighs as she mentions Jasper. Until now, his father hadn't dared to stick his nose into his business. Irene, however, brushes off his remark with a wave of her hand. She knows Jasper better than anyone, and knows that for once, heâs doing this to protect his son, not to restrict his freedom.
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