Her mother's name flashed across the display.
Reluctantly, Cara answered. "Hello?"
"Honey, where are you? Why aren't you back yet?" Arlene's voice came through, laced with anxiety and desperation.
Cara could tell from her mother's tone that she was on edge. "Sorry, Mom, I lost track of time. I'll be back soon."
"You didn't answer my question. Where are you right now?" Arlene pressed, her concern evident.
Cara hesitated, her eyes darting to Joana, who was still hovering over a dazed Lisa. Searching for an explanation that would calm her mother's nerves, Cara finally replied, "I... I remembered something today, and I thought it might help if I explored it more. But it didn't lead anywhere."
"What did you remember, honey?" Arlene asked, her tone softening slightly.