Chapter 60 Summary
Jennifer spends the afternoon feeling anxious, waiting for Tony’s promised update about Steven and his conversation with Agent Morris. Her mind jumps between worrying about Steven, feeling unsure about Tony’s job offer, and wondering how Javon reacted to Tony’s theory linking the three strange messages. As the office empties and she still hasn't received any news, she decides to leave. Before she goes, she visits Neil to thank him for his advice earlier. Neil tells her she should seriously consider Tony’s offer, pointing out the opportunities it could create, but also reminds her that she needs to choose what feels right. Jennifer stays torn, knowing she needs more time to decide.
Meanwhile, Bravo receives a delivery of thirty steel drums at his warehouse. The truck arrives late, but Bravo remains unbothered. The Australian driver unloads the pallets inside the warehouse, and Bravo signs for the shipment. Once the truck departs, Bravo closes the building and begins unloading the drums himself, continuing the preparations he has been working on.
At the hospital, Dr. Laura tells Tony that she has secured a potential bed for Steven at the Vernon Fanning Center. Tony and Dr. Laura sit beside Steven to discuss the transfer. Steven asks what the new facility can offer that Dr. Laura cannot, and she explains that their specialization and extensive experience might speed up his recovery. They clarify that his physical injuries will still be treated through outpatient therapy, ideally at a facility near his eventual apartment.
Steven shows uncertainty, feeling unsafe, and is hesitant to leave the hospital despite wanting to get better. Dr. Laura gently explains that, because of his physical limitations, any transfer must be done once, not as a trial. Tony reassures him that he and others can still visit, but Dr. Laura corrects this, saying the center discourages visitors until the patient reaches a certain level of stability. This information makes Steven more anxious, and he falls silent and withdrawn.
Seeing Steven’s growing detachment, Dr. Laura suggests leaving him alone to think it through. Once outside the room, she confides in Tony that Steven’s condition seems to be getting worse rather than getting better. She fears he is losing the ability to make his own decisions. If there’s no improvement by the next day, she believes she will need to order his transfer for his safety and advises that visitors be kept away until the center approves them. Tony asks to be told before the decision is made for Steven, and Dr. Laura agrees.
