You lie on your bed, your eyes fixed on the ceiling as a tired sigh escapes your lips. All of a sudden, your walkie-talkie buzzes to life, breaking the silence. You recognize the voice right away—it’s Max.

“Hey, it’s Max. Are you there?” she asks, her tone urgent. “We really need to talk. It’s serious—like, life or death serious. Meet me and the others at Mike’s place as soon as you can."