"I'm up for it."Haley said standing.
Courtney didn't make any remarks this time, she sat quietly now playing on her phone, obviously Mark had made himself clear earlier.

As Haley stood up, a loud pop made everybody jump and Courtney squeal slightly.
The power was off, leaving everyone in total darkness.
The only light in the whole place was from Courtney's phone, however everyone else quickly followed in tow, digging out their phones and turning on their lights, illuminating the area around the couch.
"Bruh, what the hell?"Terrence said aloud, sounding a little nervous.

"The generator probably conked out,"Mark said aloud,"James, will you come with me to check on it?I may need some help."
"No problem."James said standing up.
"I'll go check on Paulie."Terrence said, standing up.

Mark and James slipped on their jackets and gloves while Terrence headed up the stairs.
"Alright,"Mark said,"girls, stay here, we'll be back."
He opened the door letting in a cold air blast as well as a few snow flurries.
It was snowing hard outside.
The two guys stepped outside and James pulled the door closed as the two headed down the front steps and around back where the generator was.
As they turned the corner of the house, the black clad masked figure stepped out from behind a nearby tree, his rifle in hand as he watched them head around back.