Back at Presidio Height, Grace sat quietly on Charles's bed with Rose by her side, her eyes fixed on the little boy's peaceful expression as he slept.
The room was filled with a soothing silence, which was interrupted only by the faint hum of the air conditioning and Charles's soft breaths.
For the first time since he was discharged from the hospital that morning, Charles was resting without any interruptions.
"You've been sitting here for hours," Rose said gently, her voice barely above a whisper. "Come with me to the living room. You need a break—and I think a cup of tea would do you some good. He's fine now."
Grace hesitated, glancing at Charles again. "I just want to make sure he stays comfortable. What if he wakes up—"
"He won't," Rose interrupted in a tone that left no room for argument. "We'll only be a few steps away, besides, Mr Russell is just by the door, he'll let us know if he wakes up. Come on, dear, he'll be fine."