Elliot held Avery in his arms and carried her to the couch.

"Stay home, Avery. I'll go see Chelsea now." He gazed into her eyes and promised, "I will make her pay the most severely."

Avery nodded.

Elliot and Chad left moments later.

In the car, Elliot dialed Chelsea's number on his phone. It took a few tries before his call was answered.

In the past, she had always picked up his calls within seconds.

Chelsea did not speak after she answered the call.

She knew that something bad must have happened for him to call her.

"Where are you right now?" Elliot asked in a deep voice.

Chelsea felt chills run through her entire body.

"Is there something I can help you with?"

"Yes."

"What is it? Let's just talk about it on the phone! I'm afraid to meet you."

There was a hint of caution in Chelsea's tone.

Elliot could read her thoughts, and said, "I feel very bad about hitting you before. I'd like to meet and apologize."

Chelsea laughed out loud, then said, "Even if you think you went