"... Should I still take Laurel to Tony?" he asked Wolfe quietly.

After a long moment, Wolfe shook his head. "What's... your opinion of Nic?" he suddenly murmured.

Raven was silent for a long time. "I guess... somewhere in there he's got a big heart, perhaps," he noted, "But he really doesn't have a clue how to show it. He's never known, and I don't know if he ever will. And until he figures it out... he'll keep tearing everyone apart."

Wolfe paused, "I... I'm starting to think that ripping the little bird away from him... is the wrong action to preform."

"... Okay," Raven replied quietly.

Wolfe grunted, "But it's... probably too late."

Raven tried to reach out and grab Wolfe's hand.

Wolfe let him, but pulled away after a moment, "I need... to talk to Dominic."

Raven nodded and told him which direction he had gone.

So Wolfe walked after Nic.

Snow came back for Raven, "Laurel needs you," she told him quietly.

Raven took a deep breath before following after Snow.

It took a little searching, but Wolfe found Nic on an isolated patio overlooking the water.

Laurel was in her bedroom, screaming at the neonates. The shock had worn off. She apparently didn't believe what they were saying. She looked relieved as she saw Raven.

--

So Wolfe approached, not trying to hide his foot steps.

Raven seemed rather shocked, but he went over to Laurel.

--

Nic didn't move as Wolfe approached. By the time he got there Nic's expression was emotionless, but he tried to hide the hint of red in his eyes by staring out over the water.

"It's not true, is it?!" she demanded, "Nic didn't... didn't sleep with Rosen, right?!"

--

Wolfe didn't break the silent for a long time. Then he stated quietly, "... You are more like Laurel than I believed." He paused, "I misread you. And overreacted."

Raven didn't say anything as he slowly got closer to Laurel.

--

Nic didn't say anything.

Laurel backed away, eyeing Raven closely, "Tell them it's not true, Raven!" she shouted.

--

Wolfe didn't expect him to. "Tulip spoke of Rosen before I could stop her. I will continue to monitor you but you may stay." He paused, letting out a slight sigh, "I'm not adverse to owning up to my mistakes. I will talk to Laurel and explain the bet which started all this if you wish."