Even Violet was talked to by the medical staff when they arrived.

"I didn't know him that long."

"I'm...dating one of his band mates." That was the easiest way to explain it.

"I'm fine."

"I just thought I heard something strange going up stairs."

"Practice seemed to be fine, but I just met him. He was out of town when I started hanging out with his band mate."

"I'm fine."

"I mean it was kind of obvious what to do."

Eric was being kept overnight for observation. Fortunately, he had only minor damage to his throat, indicating that Violet had just caught him in the act.

Her phone buzzed. She opened the text message.

"Where are you?"

"Outside. Getting some air. Didn't think I'd be let back there anyway. You okay?"

"Yeah. Trev and Louis are real freaked out. By the whole thing."

"Do I need to come explain myself?"

"Not now. I don't think that would be a good idea."

"Fair enough. I'm gonna go home."

"K"

That one hurt.