I wasn't playing dumb; unlike some people, not everything I do is part of a manipulative ploy to get them to do what I want. Nothing remarkable happened in that hallway except the darkness and Ella being sniffed by I don't even know what.
And he's not being held captive; he's hurt, and you can look back on the old forum posts for a vague idea of why if you really can't stand it. We weren't stirring up drama, we were trying to resolve some issues, of which, you were not a part.
And I really hope you don't expect a thank-you because none of this makes you a good person, even if you did leave out of the goodness of your heart
I'll find out about Jude. I might even tell you, if I feel generous once I do.