Clarice awoke the next morning with a serene sense of dread. She slowly packed her things after showering and getting dressed.


After depositing her keys with the desk downstair and paying, she made her way to the street and flagged a taxi. She rode in silence, ignoring the crying inside her mind. She spoke only enough to tell the driver where to go.


When she arrived at the airport, she carried the little bags she had with her inside to the check-in line. When she reached the desk the clerk asked her name.


"Hannah Starling."


"Yes Ms. Starling. We had you flying back to the United States but I see you decided to change your plans."


She shook herself.

"Excuse me?"

"Well, we have here that you're flying to Fiji. In fact, your fiancee' is the one who made the changes madame'. A Dr. Bourtin'?"

*Fiancee'? Dr. Bourtin'? Hannibal!"

"Oh. I see, he's so silly. Well I guess Im off to Fiji then . Has he checked in yet?"

"Yes madame, he has. "

"ok, well thank you very much."

"You are welcome madame'."


*Ok, so Hannibal is here and Im going to Fiji with him. What is he up to? Is this his way of saying Im sorry? I don't know, I guess Ill find out soon enough though.*

After taking a glance at her tickets she slowly headed to terminal B.