The Price of Silence

Jaxon's face darkened as he shot up from his seat. His abrupt movement instantly alerted the media crew, who smelled a breaking story. Every camera swiveled toward the giant screen on stage.

The video played.

First came a nervous inquiry from Homer. "Can we start now? What should we say? What can we say to let my son rest in peace?"

On screen, Homer looked uncertainly at someone off-camera.

"Just