We Live Here Now

The Raven has transferred his mate to the roof of Larkin Lodge and cannot bring himself to leave her. However, he also remembers how she became irritable and would often peck at him as their relationship progressed.

Outside her bedroom, Emily is overwhelmed by a rotten stench and is forced to open the window on the landing. As the smell becomes stronger, the window crashes shut, and all the interior doors slam. Suddenly, Emily notices that the upturned nail is still sticking out of the floorboard. She is furious, remembering how Freddie claimed he had removed it.

Emily calls Freddie, still in London, in the early hours of the morning to confront him about the nail. He insists that he removed it and suggests Emily may be suffering from post-sepsis syndrome. After the call, he considers contacting Dr. Canning.