Summary

Hugh knows the reason George came to the Center. He has always told Wren that knowing things could give her power. He wishes he had taught her what to do in a hostage situation.

Bex wishes she had told Hugh about taking Wren to the Center so he would know she was in there. She did not because she knows that something would have changed in Wren’s and Hugh’s relationship. She knows everyone in the room has a story that led them to this moment. She promises herself that if she survives, she will tell Hugh everything.

George wonders what to do now. He had imagined the situation would play out like a movie, but it was messier than he had thought it would be. He feels sick looking at the people in the room, especially Bex because he is...