For the first time in weeks, Priscilla felt the burden had been lifted from her shoulder. She didn't need to spend overtime at work to assist Dr. Lockwood with his research and lectures and could finally focus on her project. However, after the trial, Priscilla took a long-awaited break from work and decided to stay at home to rest. She spent most of the time sleeping, something she deprived herself of for the past months. It felt like it had been forever since she could have time for herself. As the days passed and Priscilla allowed herself to relax and unwind, she found her mind beginning to wander back to the research project that had consumed her for so long.