The tart alcohol burned your tongue and throat as you took another sip of your cocktail. Aurora's bar was barely half full - even though Phil had been cleared of all charges for Hannah's kidnapping, the people of Duskwood still didn't trust him and were less likely to visit his bar.

It had been a few weeks since the events at the mine, but it seemed like an eternity to you. You thought that coming to Duskwood would bring you some relief, but it was self-delusion - no matter how much Jesse and the rest of your friends tried to distract you, thoughts of Jake plagued you 24/7.

He'd promised you he'd survive. He promised to come back to you. But...not one text, not one call, not even a hint that he was okay.

Sighing, you set your empty glass down on the counter, which doesn't go unnoticed by Phil. Jesse's step brother isn't just nice to you because your investigation has cleared him of guilt, he's also attracted to you. He knows your heart is set on someone else, but when has that ever stopped him?

"One more on the house," he says with a smirk, pouring you another round of alcohol. "All for the little detective."

You snort and roll your eyes, but still a small smile tugs the corner of your lips. As your bickering with Phil continues, you don't notice the dark hooded figure flashed outside the bar window, watching you intently.