In the evening, Alex entered his office to find Alisha fast asleep.

Approaching her, he gently shook her awake. "Wake up! We need to go," he said.

Alisha stirred, her eyes fluttering open to meet Alex's gaze, immediately sitting up.

"Would you like some snacks?" Alex asked, unfazed by her sudden alertness.

"Snacks?" Alisha's confusion was evident, still groggy from her unexpected awakening.

"Yes, it's already evening, and you might be hungry too. Having some snacks would help," Alex ...