Malcolm Bright

Oh, well, that's awkward. Real awkward.

The look on Malcolm's face and the sound of his voice is kind of heartbreaking, and Neal's reaction is just as bad. The way he leans in and pushes his face into his hands, the hunch of his shoulders.

Abby pours boiling water over the three tea bags, and considers for a moment. What she says next seems suddenly really important and she hates that.

"Shit happens."

That's all wrong and she knows it, but what else can she say?

"But it sounds like something was interfering, right? Maybe I can help you look into it?"