Third-Person Point of View
Kimberley and Riley exchanged tense glances. Their suspicions had been confirmed; it was indeed Eash. Although they had initially suspected it, hearing his voice for real rendered them momentarily speechless.
"Kimberley… please open the door," Eash's voice called again, desperate and trembling. When there was no response, he added, "Please."
Riley hesitated, then gently nodded at Kimberley. She nodded back, giving her a reassuring pat on the shoulder. Kimberley reached out and slowly pushed the door handle.
As soon as Kimberley hesitated to open it fully, Eash pressed his hand against the door, preventing it from closing. His gesture was unmistakable; he was terrified that Kimberley and Riley would insist he leave before he could speak. The look in his eyes r
