A/N: Hey, guys. Sorry for the crazy long wait, I've just moved to University and have been really busy. I'm going to try and finish this story before the final episode comes out. I'm so excited for it! Hope you enjoy.

Max and Chloe walked into the party entrance, where they waited to enter.

"Okay, Chloe. For this to work, we need to retrace our steps. You need to go ahead of me. I have to enter alone".

"Alright, Max. I'll meet you later".

Max saw Chloe talk to Stella for a moment, then she disappeared behind the curtain.

Max took a deep breath and headed over to Stella.

"Hey, Max! Welcome to the End of the World! Do you want me to check anything in?" asked Stella.

"Uh no, thanks, Stella. Have you seen Nathan?" asked Max, already knowing the answer.

Stella mentioned that she hadn't and that Mr. Jefferson had hired her.

Alarm bells immediately started ringing in Max's head. Could she be a target for Mr. Jefferson's 'work'?

After talking to Stella, Max turned towards the curtain. Taking another deep breath, she pulled the curtain back and stepped through.

The music was loud, the fast, bass beats matching the rhythm of Max's own heartbeat. Students were in bikinis, in minimal clothing. Some were in the pool, some were dancing on the benches. Others, like Brooke and Daniel, were stood by the bar away from the chaos.

Max glanced around the hall. It was crazy how these people had no idea of what was going on in Arcadia Bay. It was happening pretty much under their noses. Who knows who Mr. Jefferson had his eye on? He was at the party, he'll have seen girls drunkenly dancing in their bikinis. Did that interest him, or not? Did that take away their innocence? Was being drunk and dressing seductively actually saving them from being taken into the Dark Room? Who knew what was going on in his sick mind?

Retracing her steps, Max went to talk to Brooke. As usual, Brooke made her snippy remarks about her and Warren going to the drive-in together. Max had had enough of this. Brooke was acting like a 5 year old child, not getting what she wanted.

"Brooke, enough! I'm sorry Warren asked me to the movies, but don't need to give me an attitude. I'd like to think I'm your friend and… I really, really like Warren".

Brooke's eyes widened. She wasn't expecting to hear Max say that. But she sighed.

"I know… I get salty when things don't go my way. I'm sorry".

"It's okay, Brooke. I forgive you".

"Warren's a lucky guy to have someone like you".

"There'll be someone who will be very lucky to have you".

"Thanks, Max", smiled Brooke. "We'll organise a drone date next week".

Max smiled back. "Definitely. By the way, have you seen Nathan?"

"No and I don't plan to. I'd rather stay here and talk to Daniel".

"Okay. I've got to go now. See you later", said Max.

She waved goodbye to Brooke and Daniel, turned around and walked further into the sports hall. She observed all the girls dancing around the pool in their bikinis. Did they really have no idea of the strange things that were going on in Arcadia Bay? Max felt scared, not only for the half-naked girls, but for herself. What if things changed? What if this plan would backfire? Max knew she wouldn't get catapulted in time as the event was too close to the present to really affect the timeline. Not like when she went back to save William.

After having saved Alyssa from being pushed into the pool and getting Courtney to let her into the VIP section, Max took a deep breath and pulled back the curtain.

As soon as she pulled back the curtain and stepping into the VIP section, her heart started racing. In about 10 minutes or so, she and Chloe will be confronted by Mr. Jefferson. It scared her to death to have to look into his eyes and know what he's thinking about and what he's planning to do to them.

Max looked around the area. Even more drunk, half-naked girls. Some were dancing around, some were still drinking and, the worst, some were passed out. She saw one girl, just in her underwear, lying on the sofa across from Hayden, completely passed out. What if she became Jefferson's latest victim? She was certainly vulnerable enough. Maybe just being in her underwear could have saved her. Not innocent enough? Max wished she could help the girl, but she had to focus.

She saw Taylor dancing wildly. She looked wasted. At least Max knew that Taylor would be okay. Jefferson only seemed hell bent on getting her and Chloe. He knew that they knew too much about what was going on and about Rachel Amber.

Then Max saw Victoria talking with Logan and some other girl. Victoria had no idea. Max had to warn her again. It must be important to let her know what was going on. Maybe it could affect both their lives?

Max went up to Victoria and tapped her on the shoulder. Victoria turned around.

"Sorry, Max. VIP members only", she said rolling her eyes.

"Excuse me, I'm on the list"

"I'm taking you off!"

"Go fuck your selfie, Victoria, I don't have time for this bullshit", said Max impatiently. She knew she shouldn't let Victoria work her up, but sometimes it was hard. But no matter how much of a bitch Victoria is, she had to be warned about the Dark Room. No one deserved to be subjected to Mr. Jefferson's twisted fantasies.

"Real cute, Max. And after I apologised to you the other day", said Victoria.

Max knew that by having been nice to Victoria, it would have made Victoria believe her more, or listen to her more. She didn't see how stooping to Victoria's level would do her any good. After discussing about Kate being drugged by Nathan and almost committing suicide, they actually started to get along. Max told Victoria that she was talented at photography and she didn't need to act like she was doing. Victoria asked whether it was fate that they're not supposed to be friends. Max asked why not? They had things in common and if they hung out without attitude, they'd get along fine.

"Well, Max Caulfield, there's still time for you to get in the Vortex Club", said Victoria.

"I actually hope so, Victoria"

"Why do you say it like that?" she asked.

This was it. Max had to warn her now. She pleaded with her to listen and told her everything to do with Nathan and the Dark Room and that she was probably next. She knew that Victoria would believe her, as she said the same thing to her before. Max was glad that she and Victoria put aside their differences. Maybe they could actually get along now and be friends. After Victoria told Max that Nathan wasn't at the party, Max said goodbye and turned around in time to see Chloe come out of the door. They looked at each other and nodded.

Max took a deep breath and walked over to Chloe. She knew that any moment now, Mr. Jefferson would come over to them. She stood by Chloe and looked up at her.

"Remember, Chloe. Do everything exactly the same", whispered Max.

"You got it, Max", whispered back Chloe.

"There you are! Chloe, Nathan isn't here. Nobody has seen him tonight"

"He's definitely not upstairs or in the lockers"

"Damn, maybe he's hiding in his dorm"

Max saw Mr. Jefferson look at them and start to make his over. Her heart stopped. She felt like she couldn't breathe. Caught in the headlights, like a deer.

"Then let's bail. Nathan can't hide anymore"

"So, you made it, Max!" said Mr. Jefferson looking down at her with a smile on his face. Probably picturing himself drugging her.

"Oh, hey, Mr. Jefferson!" replied Max, barely able to speak.

"Um… are you both okay? You look like you're on a mission"

"Oh, I was just looking for Nathan" said Max. She knew that saying that would have probably tipped him off that they were onto him. She knew that Jefferson had followed them to the Dark Room and to the junkyard. He knew exactly what sort of mission they were on.

"Aha!" exclaimed Mr. Jefferson. "I didn't know you were pals with him. I haven't seen him since this afternoon. He seemed pretty upset. I think he's still quite upset over the, er, the whole Kate situation"

"Yeah. That makes sense"

"Let's talk later, Max. I have to announce the winner of the contest. I do wish you would have entered. You need to build up that résumé and portfolio, but I know you will". What if he wanted Max to win, so he could find an excuse to drug her? What would he have done with her in San Francisco? Max tried not to let these thoughts come into her mind.

"Thanks. I hope so" she said.

"Okay, excuse me. I'm almost on..." Jefferson walked away. Max sighed. Thank God that part was over.

"Let's get the hell out of here, Max" said Chloe.

They stopped to watch Jefferson announce the winner of the Everyday Heroes contest. It shocked Max to hear all the drunk girls call him sexy and that he was "so hot". Did they have any idea how much of a creep he is? Clearly not. As he called Victoria's name and she gave her speech, Chloe pulled Max away.

"We have to go, Max", she said.

"Okay, let's go, Chloe"

They left the sports hall and walked down the path. Sure enough, Chloe received the text from "Nathan" threatening them that Rachel's body will be gone.

"What should we do, Max?" asked Chloe.

"It's okay. I have a plan. But I'll tell you it as we go, in case anyone hears us", said Max as they got into Chloe's truck.

"Lead the way, Lupin", said Chloe as she started up the truck and they sped off into the night as the second moon faded away.