12. The Midnight Revelation

"Behold! The prodigal ones return! We were genuinely convinced you'd been swallowed by a black hole," Tyler proclaimed dramatically, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "Well, Tyler, you should consider a career in theater with that stunning performance. I didn't know we were filming a suspense thriller!" I replied, unable to contain a chuckle. Tyler responded with a playful wink, saying, "Well, I must admit, you two had me fooled for a moment. But hey, the entertainment value was top-notch!" "Ah, Tyler, your approval means the world to us mere mortals. We'll continue to strive for 'top-notch' entertainment just for you!" I responded with a grin, matching his playful tone. "Come on, Drama Queen, everyone's eagerly waiting," he said. With that, he positioned himself between Jacob and me, linking his arm with mine on one side and with Jacob on the other, essentially pulling us indoors forcefully. Tyler's voice broke the silence as we stepped into the farmhouse, declaring, "They're sti