Hearing the sound of keys jingling outside the door, Luca and Isla instantly switched from their playful banter to a more serious demeanor.

The two had already agreed that to avoid raising Vanessa's suspicions, they needed to maintain their act once she returned.

“Uncle Luca, you should take your medicine. Even if you don’t eat, you can’t skip your meds,” Isla urged, pushing the glass of water and the pills toward Luca.

“I won’t take it. I’m not eating until your mommy ...