After a few seconds, Emily regains consciousness. She finally breaks the long silence which appeared a few seconds ago "How do you know?".

Hanna decides to tell Emily what happened "I took the gun you launched to us. I shot -A, without knowing it was actually Paige.".

Spencer adds, staring at Emily who is lose in her minds "She was unconscious, we took off her mark. It was Paige.".

Emily needs more details "And after? What have you done? Did you let her on that rooftop?".

Aria speaks "No. We took her to the hospital, like you. She is here, she is alive.".

Emily is still shocked, she has the look in a vacuum. "Oh my god. I can't believe that...How the hell could she?".

Spencer says "I took a picture, to have a proof.". She shows the picture to Emily. It's Paige, in -A's costume, unconscious. When Emily sees the picture, she becomes stunned. Now it's real. Emily doesn't have other choice than to believe the girls. She wishes it was a dream, but that photo brings her back to reality.

Hanna asks, a little worried about Emily "Are you okay Em? Do you want some time to...think alone?".

Emily answers, confused "How am I supposed to be okay? I just found out that my ex girlfriend shot me and scared us to death for years!". After that, Emily begins to cry. The other girls try to comfort her and to calm her down. But it's not easy, they don't find the words. Emily is still wondering about what she has just learned. She tries to say a few words, angry and disgusted by the truth "Why you didn't tell me?".

Aria decides to answer, looking Emily's eyes "We took the decision together. You are already suffering a lot with that bullet. We wanted to tell you when you would be better. We didn't want to add you other problems.".

Emily is still mad at the girls "I think it is more than a problem...We don't have finish this conversation. We will talk about that later. Now, their are urgent problems to handle.".

The other girls don't understand. Spencer asks "What are you talking about?".

Emily explains a little worried "I'm talking about Hanna who shot someone defenseless. Hanna, you will be in trouble if the cops know the truth. It will not be considered as selfdefense.", looking at Hanna.

Hanna tries to calm Emily "I shot -A, not Paige, the person who scared us to death for years. After all -A put us through, I think they will understand why I shot shim.".

Spencer helps Hanna "Especially after everything -A put us was defense.".

Aria adds "Paige is the one who will be in trouble with the cops for what she has done to us all these years. Not us.".

Spencer says, still mad at Paige "She shot you, too. You were defenseless.".

Emily is still a little worried "Yeah. But I provoked her, I attacked her. On the rooftop, she didn't attack us, she did nothing to us.".

Hanna interrupts Emily "It's because you stopped her. She would have shot Alison instead.".

Emily begins to calm down "Probably...".

Aria reassures Emily "Don't worry for the cops, it will be okay.".

"And what the fact that we knew Ali was alive all this time?" Spencer asks.

Alison responds "I will tell them the truth. I told you to tell anyone. I was still on the running to escape from -A. It was too dangerous for me to be exposed to everyone.". The other girls agree.

After having been lost in her thought, Emily finally says "I need to see Paige. I need to talk to her.".

Aria interrupts her "Emily, you can't get out of your bed. Stay here. It can wait.". Emily doesn't have other choices than to nod, disappointed and still shaken by what she learned.

After a moment, the doctor enters in Emily's bedroom. The girls look at him.

The doctor breaks the silence. "So, I have good news for you. Your statement has been stable for a few hours. You have recovered well from the surgery. You can get out of the hospital.". All the girls are happy to hear that, they smile. The doctor returns the smile to the girls.

Emily says "Thank you, doctor. It's nice to hear this.".

The doctor has something else to tell them "But something happened with your friend, Paige. She...left the hospital without our permission. ". The girls are surprised to hear that. The doctor continues "We don't know where she left. I'm sorry. The cops are currently searching for her. We found a letter on her bed, addressed to "Emily". I think it belongs to you.". The doctor gives the letter to Emily. After Emily thanked him, the doctor leaves the bedroom.

Emily opens the letter and reads it :

Dear Emily,

I suppose the girls told you everything. I know you must feel betrayed, and I'm sorry for that. I'm sorry for what I have done to you or the other girls. I didn't want you you learn this this way. I wanted to hurt only Alison. She has been a total bitch towards me. I wanted revenge, I wanted to hurt her as she hurt me. I don't expect you to forgive me, I just want you to know the truth. You deserve to know why I have done that. I didn't want to hurt you, at all. But I didn't have the choice. In order to hurt Alison, I had to hurt and scare the four of you. It was the only way to affect her. It was all about revenge. I wanted revenge on that bitch. I didn't want her to win.

You will not be bothered again by me, as Paige, or as -A. I decided to leave Rosewood, for good. I can't stay here, it would be too weird for the both of us. I can't live in a world where Alison is alive and where you are happy with her. You are a good person, you deserve your happy ending. If you choose Alison, just, be careful, she has already broken your heart. I hope for you she is sincere and she really loves you. Just for you to know, I really loved you, Emily. But revenge was stronger.

Goodbye, Paige.

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