The first person on the list, Nicholas Hale, was very friendly, at first. When Elizabeth (Krystal) brought up the subject of Michael and Sam, Nicholas cast a wary eye out the door. Then, quickly led Krystal down into a secret room in the basement. Krystal asked why they were down here. Nicholas answered, "Don't mention them aloud again. They could be near." Krystal asked where she might be able to find Michael and Sam, his henchman.
"Why are you so nervous all of a sudden?" asked Elizabeth. "You shouldn't talk so openly about Michael and Sam, in public," Nicholas replied shiftily, "They could kill you. Why are you asking about Michael and Sam, anyway?" "I am looking into the murder of – Wulf Uber" she lied, "Can you give me any reason why Michael would want to kill his brother?" At the mention of Wulf's relationship with Michael, Nicholas immediately became stiff. "Excuse me, Miss-" "Miss Elizabeth May" "Miss May. I'll be right back." said Nicholas. Nicholas left Krystal alone in the basement for sometime. After a while, Nicholas returned with a young boy in tow. "Miss May, this is Koichi Shiroma. Koichi, this is Miss Elizabeth May." "Hello Koichi. How are you?" asked Elizabeth. "I'm fine, Miss May." replied Koichi. Elizabeth looks at Nicholas, "what has Koichi to do with any of this?" "He is, was, Wulf's son. When he died, I took Koichi in and prayed for help to arrive. I hope that you will take him with you." He looked at Elizabeth, pleading with his eyes. She hesitated knowing what she was about to do and the risks involved. She leaned towards Koichi and said, "Can you leave Nicholas and I alone for a while? Maybe you could go get something to eat." Koichi nodded and ran upstairs with mischeif in his young eyes. Elizabeth sighed and looked towards Nicholas again. "Nicholas, I can't take him with me." She turned towards Nicholas, who indicated the couch. She sat and turned to face him. "I am going to go after Michael and Sam. I am going to find them and then I am going to turn them over to the police. I do not want to take Koichi into danger. Cant you keep him for a little while longer."