Eko recovered inside a mountain cave.
Lolly sat beside him, holding his hand.
Geo watched in silence — then finally snapped.
He stormed forward. "Enough."
Lolly blinked. "Geo—"
"You pick him," Geo said coldly. "Every time. Even when he's turning into a monster."
Eko growled. "Say that again."
Geo stepped close. "You want her? Fine. But don't pretend you can protect her."
Eko shoved him.
"I'll protect her better than you ever could."
"DON'T!" Lolly yelled.
But it was too late.
Geo punched Eko.
Eko punched harder.
They crashed into the cave wall, weapons clattering.
"I should've let the Hunters take you!" Geo shouted.
"At least I'm not a coward!" Eko roared.
Lolly threw herself between them.
"STOP! BOTH OF YOU!"
Her voice cracked with pain.
Silence fell.
Geo's eyes softened as he saw tears on Lolly's cheeks.
He stepped back.
"I'm sorry… I… can't do this."
He walked out of the cave alone.
Eko sat down, heart aching.
Lolly wiped her eyes.
"This is tearing us apart…"
And it was only the beginning.