Meanwhile, at Blumedale Hospital, staff worked late into the night. Jared's breakdown finally stabilized after hours of treatment.

"We've administered sedatives and antidotes. The situation appears to be improving," a doctor carefully reported, glancing nervously at Malcolm and Thomas.

Malcolm said, "It's late. You should get some rest. We'll take it from here."

The doctor did not leave. Instead, he looked hesitantly at Thomas. "Dr. Bozzelli, you should really get a shot for that bite on y