Zoey felt this was just a stroke of bad luck.

Paul's parents wiped their tears and nodded, "Yes, we've called the police. But Cathy insisted on meeting Mark."

Then they turned to Mark and went on their knees to beg him profusely.

"Mark, please meet Cathy for the sake of Paul. Do it for the sake of Paul's life. Please."

Then the entire room went quiet as everyone waited for Mark's decision.