Unfortunately, Amanda and Emily, despite constantly scanning the frequencies, didn't catch a word of Ethan's conversation with Number 114. The call was far too brief, and the radio spectrum far too wide—it was no surprise they missed it.

Ray decided to take the day off.

He'd been out yesterday; today, he'd rest. Tomorrow, he'd move again.

At noon, they happily had lunch. Just as Ray was about to take a short nap afterward, Amanda showed up with a walkie‑talkie. Someone in the neighborhood wan