555: Unexpected Illuminations

As the night air was suddenly sliced by the crackle and boom of fireworks, the entire party turned its attention to the spectacle unfolding in the sky. Emma, momentarily caught off guard by the vibrant display, instinctively pulled out her phone to capture the moment. Her quick fingers sent the images sailing across the digital divide to Bauer, not fully considering the potential implications. Viola, ever observant, eyed Emma with a mixture of amusement and concern. "You know, those fireworks could stir up more than just the sky if Bauer sees them. He might read more into it than you'd like." Emma paused, the light from her phone screen casting shadows across her face. "These aren’t from Bauer, are they? Please don’t tell me Desmond went this far. It’s... extravagant, even for him." Her voice trailed off as she absorbed the magnitude of the situation. Desmond, known for his grand gestures, hadn't discussed this plan with her, leaving her to navigate the unexpected fallout. Around t