This chapter is based of of Legionary Prime's theory, as shown below.

"My theory is that I think Nathan was drugged with brainwashing/mind control drugs and forced against his will to work for Jefferson. Reason why I believe that is that Kate was brought back to her dorm after being abducted. She wasn't killed like Rachel or presumably, the others. Its possible he could have showed guilt and let Kate live instead of killing her. Even though Nathan is a prick, I don't think he's evil enough to do things like this, at least willingly. He is taking a lot of pills, after all

Plus, he's working for David in some capacity. We know David would not do those things so I have to think that Nathan knows what is happening and trying to take down Jefferson, and Max, is unknowingly, messing his own investigation. I actually have a gut feeling the finale will open up with Nathan and David breaking into The Dark Room, freeing Max and taking down Jefferson."

This chapter is a theoretical opening of Episode 5.

Max must have passed out. One moment she was looking up at her teacher and the next she was tied up in the Dark Room. She had no memory of how she got in her position on the floor, lying down and facing the white background.

She rolled over to see Mr. Jefferson make his way to a table. He was wearing clear gloves and looked as determined as he was when he had a mountain of papers to grade. Max felt fear bubble inside her stomach and tried to rewind. Nothing happened.

The girl called weakly, "Please..." She was sure her once favorite teacher and idol heard her, even if he didn't look at her.

Mr. Jefferson simply picked up a syringe and inserted it into a small bottle. It had to have been the same drug used on Max earlier at the junkyard. If she got any more of that stuff she would have no chance to use her rewind, and she was not going to let that happen.

"Don't do this." She pleaded. Mr. Jefferson paid no attention and began to walk towards Max. She was now filled with so much fear that she felt like she could vomit. She had to escape. She had to save Chloe... somehow.

Standing over Max, like at the junkyard, Mr. Jefferson told her, "You were a very good photographer Max. You had a gift. It'd be a shame to kill you. But you spent too much time sticking your nose where it doesn't belong instead of taking photos. After I'm done adding your pictures to my collection I'm afraid you'll have to go. This will be your last memory."

"Mr. Jefferson... why are you doing this? You were one of the coolest teachers at Blackwell."

"Remember Monday's class? Arbus took pictures of people in their darkest moments. That's too easy. Taking pictures of people at the height of their innocence is more worthy in the art world."

"You killed Rachel. You almost killed Kate."

"Kate was supposed to die, but Nathan's drugs must have wore off. He returned her to her dorm instead."

Max blinked in surprise, "You drugged Nathan?"

Jefferson nodded, "Vortex club parties were the best places to get girls. I could spike Nathan's drink, that is if he wasn't drugged already, and I could pick a girl to bring here."

"We thought Nathan was the one behind all of this. He sent Chloe the message!"

"I sent the message. I just figured it'd be better to use his phone."

Max couldn't believe what she was hearing, what she had seen earlier. It was all Jefferson. He drugged those girls, he took those photos, he killed Chloe. She had to get out of here. She just had to.

When Max didn't reply Mr. Jefferson began to kneel, syringe ready, saying, "Good night Max."

"No..."

Mr. Jefferson was suddenly punched right under the ear and he fell, out cold. Max adjusted her head to see Mr. Madsen, getting ready to punch again, and Nathan running into view.

Seeing that Jefferson was out, Madsen bent down and began untying Max, "You okay?"

Max was filled with so many emotions that it made her head spin. Fear, relief, joy, confusion, anxiety, and grief were just a few that she could identify.

Chloe's dead. She knew she had to tell Mr. Madsen if he didn't know already. Max wasn't sure if it was best to say it directly or to beat around the bush.

When untied she stood and said to Chloe's stepfather, "Mr. Madsen... I'm so sorry!"

"What are you-?"

"Chloe's dead! Jefferson shot her! I tried to warn her I swear, but he had already drugged me!" She whispered, "I'm so sorry!"

Madsen stood in shock, eyes welling up with tears. He sat on the couch as he began to shake. Max saw Nathan standing there looking at him with pity, an emotion she never thought she'd see on his face, and unsure of what to do.

The man then buried his face in his hands and began to quietly sob. The sight made Max feel hopeless. Here was a man who had been in combat, seemed so cold and invincible, breaking down. It made her feel like the world was doomed. It made Max's own grief for her friend grow, and she didn't even know it was possible for her grief to get any worse.

The feeling was replaced by determination, "I have to save Chloe."

"Your friend's brains haven't rubbed off on you have they?" she turned to Nathan when he spoke, "She's already dead."

Max began to run out of the room calling back, "Not if I can help it!"

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Guest, I had the exact same reaction at the end!

Beverly Law, I'm glad you think so!

Hi fan! If my theory is correct, I'm going to be so excited!

And last, but not least, CG, I actually agree with most of your theory. I'm not sure if I have time to write a detailed story of all of Episode 5. However, I can use the next chapter or two to show snapshots of your theory. I wanted to run the idea by you before I did anything. I'm afraid I don't have a twitter, but I like your epilogue idea!