Could he have secretly undergone vocal surgery? Ariana thought the idea was unlikely but couldn't come up with a more plausible explanation.

Despite her best efforts, the puzzle remained unsolved. With a deep sigh, she wondered if it was all just a series of coincidences. Then, the eerie apparition she had seen earlier that day returned to haunt her thoughts.

Was it real, or simply a creation of her imagination?

Shawn showed up in the afternoon to fetch Adele. Thanks to Ariana's pep talk, Adele went along without a fuss instead of clinging to her friend.

Adele and Melon exchanged their farewells, the latter a bit downhearted about watching his buddy leave. Off to the side, Ariana and Shawn chatted about setting up therapy sessions.