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The red seats were in a perfect line all the way down the aisles of the theatre, and they lead right up to that beautiful stage. They were finally there, The Academy of Music Opera House in Philadelphia. This was the place Eleanor always dreamed of playing at, and she was finally there, along with her whole family, Mom, Dad, and her beloved little sister, Sophia. They were on a family vacation to Pennsylvania, and although Eleanor was only 14 all she wanted to do was visit this famous opera house, and play the grand piano that sat on the stage. Sophia, tugged at her sister 's arm and said, “There it is Ella, there it is!” as she excitedly pointed at the beautiful grand piano. Ella was in such awe she hardly heard her mom say “Your dad and …show more content…
“Hey everyone in the boardroom… now!” then realizing that she could’ve possibly been rude she hurried back to the door and chirped “Please!”
Ella and Mason sat down with a few other agents in the boardroom. Cheryl stood up at the front of the room a bulletin board and a large TV screen behind her. Cheryl begans to explain the case that they would be taking, as pictures of a crime scene flash across the screen behind her. When she was finished she looked at Mason and Eleanor and said, “This one is all yours, your flight leaves in an hour.” They both grabbed their “Go-Bag”, and headed to the airport. When Ella and Mason arrived at the airport they immediately boarded the jet and prepared for take off. As the jet began to accelerate down the runway Eleanor looked out the window, and watched the buildings disappear as the jet gained altitude.
Once the jet leveled out, Ella pulled out some of the case files. She studied them with a critical eye, analyzing MO’s, victimology, and possible motives. This case put her a little on edge due to the fact that is was about children’s disappearances in Philadelphia, which was all too familiar to her. She decided for herself that she was going to try not to think about her sister’s disappearance, as to keep a clear head about this

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