Back at the Thompson's…

"You can sit here". Elenore said to Alexander, and he obeyed, sitting on one of the chairs in the garden.

"Thank you".

"You're welcome. Would you like anything to drink? At least, we still have some juice".

"At least?"

"Yeah. We're broke. I'm glad that hasn't gotten to the press yet".

"I'm sorry to hear that. Well, in that case, I'm fine. Thanks for the kind gesture".

"So, you said you wanted to help find Hilda?"

"Yes, I do. I'm so sorry I haven't ...