As they shopped, Ele got what she needed and soon the cart was filled with their groceries. At the counter, Ele called past Tyler for the cashier to break the total in half before he could buy everything. Hauling everything back to the truck, Ele was walking next to Tyler with her hand on his arm when her phone buzzed again. When she checked she swallowed hard, "Kate says my mom is at my work again. She's not giving up."