The tension was thick within the red minivan as they put mile after mile between themselves and New York City. Two days on the road had done little to ease the silent suspicion brewing in the close quarters. The cryptic note from 'N' had acted like a wedge, subtly splitting the group.
On one side were those whose doubts formed around Ms. Michelle. Her devastating power, her corporate secrecy, and her refusal to explain herself painted a target on her back in the minds of Jake and Jane. Every evasive answer about her past felt like another piece of armor on the "wolf."
On the other side, the uncertainty swirled around Mr. Seraph. His unique, unexplainable suffering during the Merge Pulses, his vague "dreams," and his seemingly passive role made him an enigma. To Carl, Carly and Teddy, his vulnerability made them question if it was all a performance.
But that wasn't the only place with tension up on the throat.
Washington D.C.
McAllen's Residence...
