In order to get to know the new models as well as rebuild bonds that were hurt by this tragic event, the Anubis House will have an outing. They will be going to the village of Heath twenty kilometers from here in order to cope with the sudden tragedy.

"They're hiding something." Patricia said angrily as she shoved her clothing into a trunk.

"You always say that." Mara said quietly, neatly organizing everything.

"They are." Patricia sat down on the bed. "I don't understand why they're trying to cover it up."

Mara smiled reassuringly at her friend. "They're not trying to cover up anything. Maybe they just want us to relax."

"Forget about Joy is more like it." Patricia snarled.

The village of Heath is gorgeous. It has sweeping cliffs, spectacular scenery, and friendly locals. "Isn't this just picturesque?" Amber sighed happily. "I bet the shopping is amazing. Come on!" She grabbed Nina's hand and dragged her off. Nina shot an apologetic look at her brother.

"Did you have plans?" Mick asked Eddie.

Eddie laughed. "Not anymore."

Fabian wandered into the bookstore. It was a place where he could think, a place where he could relax. It used to be his refuge.

"Hey." Joy happily came into the library. "Why don't you come join us? We're having a picnic."

Fabian looked up at her and smiled. "It's okay."

Joy, instead of walking away, sat down next him. "What are you reading?"

"It's an American book."

"I might've heard of it."

"Well, it's called Unwind."

Joy examined the cover. "You know, you're really weird."

Fabian laughed. "Did you come here to tell me that?"

"Yes."

They both started laughing, earning the wrath of the librarian. They were still laughing as they went outside.

"Come on." Joy started again. "You can't just stay shut up in there forever."

"I'm not."

"Then come with me somewhere."

"Where?"

Joy paused. She put her hands over his eyes. "It's a secret." She led him down several winding streets and started to walk straight when she quickly made a sharp turn. "Here we are."

She took her hands off his eyes and he gaped at the enormous bookstore. He turned to look at her, unable to say anything. She smiled shyly, "I like books too."

Fabian quickly snapped out of the memory. He wondered where she had gotten pregnant. He hoped she wasn't cheating on him. She wasn't. She wouldn't. That wasn't the Joy he knew.

So who was the Joy he didn't know?

Jerome was in a shop as well, an eating place. Amber plopped down in the seat across from him. "You're late." He sneered.

"I'm sorry." She sneered back. "I had to make sure Nina wouldn't follow me."

He raised his eyebrows. "How did you pull that off?"

"Easy." She shrugged. "She already had plans with Eddie. It was just a simple manipulation of what was already there."

"Right." Jerome sighed. "Don't you have plans with Mick?"

"I had." Amber looked at her fingernails. "He isn't paying me any attention. It's really annoying. I think I'll break up with him tomorrow. Or next week. Blame it on Joy."

Jerome released a sigh of relief. "Good. I don't want anybody interrupting us."

Amber smiled. "Or course not. So, what do you know about Joy's death? Or, as it is being called, suicide?"

Jerome shrugged and drank a little bit of his coffee. "Not much. All I heard was that there were drugs involved."

"There are always drugs involved." Amber flipped her hair. "Any word on who got her pregnant?"

Jerome choked on his drink. Amber looked at him curiously. "I have to go." He said hastily. "They're doing the tests today."

Amber sat back in her seat and put on her shades. "Don't worry. I'll take care of it. Your secret is now mine."

"Thanks."

Amber regarded him coldly. "You owe me."

Jerome allowed a bitter smile on his face. "Of course."