But Camila explained they couldn't go back right now.

This new place was where they had to stay.

And soon, Annis would be leaving too.

Then Joe found himself without anyone to play with.

Camila hugged Joe, easing him onto her lap. "I have to go to work, sweetie. But I'll play with you later, okay?"

“Every time we play, grandma says, ‘Stop playing, your mother needs to rest.'" Joe grumbled, clearly annoyed.

"True. Even though it's a bit chaotic with you here, the house feels more alive," Forrest chimed in, “especially since both Mila and I are doctors. Alick's injuries look serious. We need someone with medical skills to stick around for him."

He didn't want Alick to leave, showing his concern.

Joe showed agreement, giving Forrest a thumbs up and adding, "Forrest is right."

Forrest turned to Joe, saying, "Actually, it's up to you."

“Why?" Joe asked.

“If you cry a lot, she'll stay," Forrest explained.

Camila looked at Forrest oddly, saying, "You're acting strange. What happened when you went to see Laura?"

Forrest's behavior seemed odder as he even acted strangely in front of a child.

He stood in silence, caught off guard.

“Time to study," Camila announced, pulling Joe up.

"Can't I just skip it?" Joe pleaded.

"No, you can't," Camila replied firmly.

She had arranged for a tutor to help Joe learn the local language, but their cramped space had put the lessons on hold.

Now that Joe was with Camila, Forrest couldn't use him as an excuse to let Alick to stay.