[Alright then. Get some rest.] [Goodbye.]

After signing off, Nolan stepped away from the computer desk.

Catching Nicole's gaze, he said somewhat awkwardly, "I'm going to take a shower." "Sure thing," Nicole replied with a smile, finding her son's sudden bashfulness endearing.

Once Nolan had finished his shower and climbed into bed, Nicole made sure he was tucked in before switching off the light and leaving the room.

Lying in bed, Nolan gazed into the darkness of his room.

His eyes, glimmering faintly in the dimness, held a whirlwind of emotions that gradually settled into peace.

There were many things he didn't fully understand yet, but he found solace in knowing that his mother was always there for him, and in that, her decisions were his as well.

**** Meanwhile, Lawrence sat staring blankly at his computer screen.

"Sir, Nolan has logged off," Ian murmured softly, breaking the silence that had enveloped Lawrence.

Snapped back to reality, Lawrence glanced at Ian.

can go now." "Yes, sir," Ian replied, then

in his chair, his expression turning

somewhat taken aback by Nolan's message of

couldn't go back to how

bring the kids back to Crescent Island, hoping

as

nothing

assistance.' **** Back at the Riddle residence, after Nolan and

seemed really

birthday party was definitely worth it," Nicole remarked with a satisfied

a success; everyone was joyful, especially the

"Mm-hmm," Jared responded quietly.

an eyebrow at

what are your thoughts on Rami?" She remembered

him, was quite robust and indeed

Nicole, it seemed like nothing more than

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