Never knew this would be such a small world.

Jason felt Emyr's tension and stood up at his request. "What are you guys up to? I am getting all suspicious now. You better explain to me well later, or else —" He was mid-sentence when a familiar voice cut in, freezing them both —one with surprise, the other one with dread. 

"Dr. Clark?" 

Jason recognized that voice all too well —to the point where, instead of turning to check who had arrived, he turned to Aiden, gazing at him in disbelief. "Aiden, you couldn't have…" 

But Aiden simply shrugged, confirming all of Jason's complicated suspicions with one simple gesture. His gaze showed no sympathy, not even in the slightest. 

Jason couldn't believe it. He knew his friend could be cruel and heartless at times, but he never imagined this would be one of those moments. How could he?