Benjamin understood that everyone had come back today because of Everett's situation.

"These issues can't shake me anymore," he reflected, knowing that each person must take responsibility fortheir actions.

"Okay, we understand," Nicole responded.

"You can go now.

I'd like to be alone for a while," Benjamin indicated to Nicole and Jared.

"Grandpa..." Nicole looked at Benjamin with some concern.

"It's fine, go ahead," Benjamin reassured her with a wave of his hand.

Hesitating, Nicole bit her lip and then said, "I'll have the butler bring up some tea." She was uneasy about leaving her grandfather alone and thought it best to have the butler keep him company.

Jared patted Nicole's shoulder, "Let's go." As Nicole left the study, Jared paused, turning to Benjamin," Grandpa, I will protect her.

She won't come to any harm." Benjamin nodded in approval, "Good, I believe you." Jared left the study, his eyes reflecting a deep resolve.

Benjamin was

study, Nicole

asked, noticing Benjamin hadn't

turned to the butler, "Please take a cup of tea to Grandpa." "Yes," the butler agreed,

some concern, "Is Grandpa okay?" "He's fine," Nicole shook her head, reassuring everyone, " Let's all head back for now."

leaving

here," Dillon assured everyone as they prepared to

tomorrow," Daniel said, accepting

here too," Dexter

old house, heading towards their cars, ready

tomorrow," Lulu said as

along

"I can't believe it.

dares to come back,"

a grimace, "You have no idea how shocked I was when I saw Everett." "I can imagine,"

in Lulu's shoes, he’d be just

at this time, it's clear he's

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