After I calmed myself down, I got up and left my office. I was happy to just leave this place for the week; I definitely needed a break.

I made it to the main area and saw my freedom in sight. The sunlight pouring into the restaurant felt heavenly. Before leaving, I turned towards the Show Stage and saw the three Toys standing there, as if they never moved. I smiled and silently wished them good riddance.

I turned back towards the exit and jumped in fear; standing in front of the entrance was the manager, donning his purple fur coat and staring with a blank expression.

He then calmly opened the door, not breaking eye contact once. I started feeling very uncomfortable, especially if he really was who I thought he was.

"Hello, Mr. Fitzgerald," he told me with no emotion in his voice whatsoever.

"H-Hello, Sir," I replied while trying to sound calm.

He then slowly turned towards the Show Stage and stared at the animatronics, as I had done a minute ago. I then saw a small smile emerge on his face.

"You've done a good job taking care of the place," he told me with that smile still plastered on his face.

"Oh, t-thank you, Sir."

"That's why I'm going to ask one small favor."

"...what's that?"

He still stared at me with a suspicious smile.

"I would like you...to work some overtime."

I stared into his eyes, which seemed paler than usual, and hoped he was kidding. I quickly got the feeling, though, that he wasn't.

"What do you mean?" I asked.

"As I said, you've done a good job at doing, well, your job. And as you might know by now, we are still looking for a replacement for your shift. Until then...you need to continue."

"But...Isn't this place technically on lockdown?"

He gave a small shrug.

"There's a possibility that we may close in the near future...but not just yet."

I continued to stare at him. He did the same to me.

"Why should I do this? Willingly, I mean."

"Because it's the only way you'll get this week's paycheck. If you do one more night tonight, I'll give you your normal paycheck AND your overtime bonus this time tomorrow."

I still stared at him. As much as I wanted to decline, I knew it would be idiotic to not take the money after going through everything I've been through.

"Fine," I grumbled.

"Perfect," he said as his smile grew. "I'll see you tonight, then. Same time."

Without responding, I quickly rushed out of the restaurant in frustration. It took all my willpower to not knock his block off back there.

I guess my five nights at Freddy's is going to be slightly extended. Hopefully it'll all be worth it.