as Lara tucks Ben into bed, he asks if Ruby is dead, like his father. Lara reassures him, but the weight of what he’s had to face at such a young age hits her deeply. Despite the terror, Ben had been brave, showing courage when he shouldn’t have had to. Lara realizes that,

parenting isn’t just about protection—it’s about witnessing her child’s strength and learning to deserve him. That night, Lara sits beside Ben, holding his hand, realizing that it was she who needed saving, not him.