As soon as Pearl opened the door, a dark figure burst in and grabbed her arm.

Startled, she stepped back. But upon closer inspection, she realized it was Mobius. "Mobius, why are you here at this hour?"

"Pearl... You know where Esther is, right? Please tell me where she is," Mobius implored urgently.

Pearl sensed something was wrong but answered truthfully, "She's probably sleeping at home. What's going on?"

Mobius shook his head. "No, Esther is with a man at his place."

Pearl felt a surge of anxiety. "What? James brought Esther to his place?"

a decent guy, but now she realized he was capable of something terrible. It would have been bad enough if Esther were sober, but if she

his eyes burning with hatred. "Do you know where he lives, Pea? I'm going to find

reacting quickly. "No, I don't." She genuinely

from me, okay?" Mobius's voice trembled. "I can't lose her. I love her.

lurking in the shadows, Mobius begged, "Please help me, Rick. I love Esther

He seemed to be distancing himself

ruining the family name,

his lowest point, feeling

she also found it ironic. "Honestly, Mobius, I know pretty much

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