After dinner, I played with MASON for a while before asking LYDIA to get him ready for bed. I retired to the living room, where I read a book and waited for LYON to come back.

RUBY went to the police station, only to be told she couldn't see SULLIVAN. She tried inquiring into the situation but couldn't gather any information. Frustrated and helpless, she returned home.

That night, she was restless, unable to find restful sleep.

The next morning, she woke up, feeling heavy and groggy.

When I saw her tired eyes and dark circles in the lab, I asked, "You didn't sleep well?"

"No," RUBY admitted.

"Because of...