The tension in the room is evident as Evelyn struggles to answer the phone.

"Liam? What's wrong, sweetie?” Her voice instantly softens as she asks.

Liam's little, tentative voice sounds over the line. “Could you come get me, Aunt Evelyn? Moms line is not connecting and I….I no longer want to be here.”

Evelyn furrows her brows. "Liam, what do you mean? It's not yet time to leave, is it?”

“No, but I need to leave now. Please, I can't stay here anymore.” Liam clarifies quickly, sniffing as well, which makes Evelyn wonder if he's crying too.

“Alright, I'll come get you. Sit tight and don't go anywhere, alright?”

Liam...