"I'm good." She says.

So the rest of us watch the TV in silence for the next few minutes while Bree gets busy with her phone.

About an hour later, Carlson descends the stairs. She has her phone on hand while her expression is calm and focused, unlike before.

Her face lights up seeing Nyx and Bree have arrived and are waiting already.

"Sorry for keeping you waiting." She apologizes with a small beam. "I had to rest my head for a while."

"Don't worry. Hazel explained that to us when we ...