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"Me neither. It's like she just snapped or something."

Clara held her eyes, concern etched on her face. "Do you think Fred's plan for helping her is a good idea?"

Zara hesitated, having known otherwise what to respond to. A part of her wanted to believe that Bella could be salvaged, that she wasn't beyond redemption. Another part of her was just plain terrified, scared of what Bella might do next.

"I don't know, Clara," Zara said finally. "I want to believe that Bella can change, that she's not beyond help. But at the same time, I'm scared. I don't know what she's capable of."

Clara nodded with understanding. "I think so too. But do we not have to try, Zara? For Fred's sake, if nothing else."

Zara nodded, her emotions oozing with an air of resolution. "You are right. We have to try."

Just then, Fred came downstairs. His eyes were tired, but there was a determined look in them. "Guys, I've been thinking. I know how we can reach Bella."

Zara and Clara gave each other a hopeful look. "Wh