As they were about to leave, Tilda's phone buzzed.

She checked the caller ID, her expression softening. "Hello, Elma."

"Tilda, get to Skrix Hospital quick, Sheldon's gone missing," came a worried voice from a middle-aged woman.

Tilda's expression shifted. "Hospital? What's happening there?"

"The nurse said your mom's finger twitched today. I brought Sheldon to see her, but he vanished while I stepped out to the restroom," the woman explained.

“Got it. I'm on my way.”

Tilda, not wasting time on more questions, hurried ahead, still on the call.

The urgency had erased her calmness.

She was so rattled she nearly stumbled.

Rosalynn quickly caught her. "Tilda, what's going on?"

Tilda hung up, forcing a smile. “It's nothing, I just need to rush off."

She then hurried towards the parking lot.

Rosalynn's car was nearby. She asked Karina if she wanted a ride.

Karina, deciding to go with Jack, told Rosalynn to head off.

Rosalynn then made her way to the car and got in.

As she started the engine, she noticed Tilda stepping out of her car, anxious and on the phone.

Rosalynn pulled up beside her, rolled down the window, and asked, "Tilda, everything okay?"

“My car's not starting," Tilda said, frowning.

“Hop in with me," Rosalynn suggested.

Tilda paused briefly, then thanked her and climbed into the passenger seat.