Standing just before the door there was an internal conflict she was dealing with. With everything Avery had been through in the last week there wasn't a guarantee he would even answer the door. Then again, if she didn't knock and Avery was home, at least she'd be able to make sure he wasn't on a downward spiral into a manic episode.

Standing firm as she shifted her weight to one foot she knocked firmly. No answer. With a hard knock like a cop was standing at the door. No answer.

Frustrated at that point, she grabbed her spare key and unlocked the front door, peering into the darkened house.

"Ave..?"