Serena saw Chas and said softly “John didn’t know I was still in there...when he saw the spell reaction he told me to get out. He tried to contain it but he wasn’t a full strength...Chas, that spell didn’t react how it should have. He looked...surprised. And confused...I don’t think the spell was the only thing at work at that warehouse...” 

She moved and flinched, holding her ribs and cursing softly. “But what is important is that everyone is alright...and safe. That’s what matters. So no more feeling guilty or sad. Now help me out of here. I need to get to the theater...”