And The Silver Spoon
Howd you find me? you ask
He explains that he wasnt really sure it was you. All he knew was that he had similar powers as The Bolt. He explains how he followed you home last night and watched Franny storm out your townhouse. That was when he grabbed her.
You take in the information carefully. You want to react in fear, but instead, you force a quiet laugh.
You're a smart kid, you tell him. He shifts his weight nervously.
He asks you if youre happy. You think carefully, gaze shifting between your son and your girlfriend.
No, you say. Of course not.
Theo sits in your answer a moment. He lowers his head.
You blink. Theo is gone.
Franny stumbles a bit from Theos sudden sprint away. You lunge for her and catch her, running you both inside the roof access door and away from the edge.
She rips herself away from you, sprinting for the roof access door.
Get away from me, she says. I never want to see you again, she screams.
You arent sure if its about the secret son, the hostage situation, or the anniversary.
You hear her echoey steps descend further and further down the stairs to the street.
You are alone.