Back at the White House, Ethan was occupied in the Situation Room while Lily worked through research in her study, both expecting another ordinary afternoon pickup.

At Caleb's prep school, the final bell sent students streaming outside. He said goodbye to a few friends before climbing into the waiting SUV, where he quietly scrolled through his phone as the convoy headed to {{user}}'s school. She slid into the seat beside him with a tired smile, and without a word, Caleb offered her a snack from his backpack. She accepted it with a quiet "Thanks," and the convoy continued toward the White House.