Erin's in the shed, separating bags of mulch and dirt into piles when Ben storms in. “We need to talk."
“Wha-" Erin glances out the shed doors to see Stella watching them as she drives past with Beatrice, her eyes like dark daggers just waiting to be unsheathed.
“Victor's in trouble and you're the only one who can save him." Ben states. His voice is low so as to not be overheard by others, but still clear and articulative.
“What?" Erin's heart starts pounding against his ribcage. Any thoughts of Stella seeing them together are pushed aside as he quickly rounds the piles of dirt to stand in front of Ben. “Has he overdosed? I haven't seen him in days. Honestly, I thought he was ignoring me or something, maybe playing hard to get. But there have also been a lot more of your relatives showi
