Theodore carefully set Ariana down for the doctor to examine and administer basic first aid. When he saw the bandages on her neck and hands, he found himself instinctively reaching out to touch her cheek. Only by feeling her steady breathing could he quell his own panic.

Pulling his hand back, he turned to face Sarah, his voice uncharacteristically soft as he apologized, "I'm sorry."

Sarah, taken aback by Theodore's unexpected apology, was momentarily speechless.

Immediately following his apology, Theodore added, "This incident was my fault. I will make it up to you. Any future requests will be taken into account."

Sarah waved him off.