Edwin didn't have to say it twice, Charles was already roaming the cabinet, already writing an apology letter for Crystal in his mind. But yes, she would understand. He also found a bottle of water with the painkillers. He put the bottle next to Edwin on the sofa and he was about to take one pill when Edwin spoke again. Charles huffed.

"Edwin," he started and stepped in front of his friend, grabbing his hand that held the pictures. "You gotta rest first, just a tick, yeah?" he said more gently than he felt about it all. "The pictures won't go away and what if you make yourself worse?"