After a while, Gloria exited the room and said, "Take care of him, Mother. Riley and I will take a trip down to New Paraiso, but please make sure he waits for me to get back when he wakes up."

Rue, holding Nova in her arms, nodded when she heard what Gloria said. "Okay, go on. I'll stay here and take care of him."

Gloria hummed in acknowledgment and said, "Could you take me to Sam's research lab, Riley? I've come up with a plan that might save your boyfriend, but I don't know the way to the la