Alisa awoke to the enticing aroma of bacon and grits. After dressing, she entered the kitchen to find Ronnie and Timothy preparing breakfast. She took a moment to feed the dogs and the cat. Following breakfast, Alisa received a call from her brother Camron. Although she hesitated, she eventually answered, saying, "Hi Camron," with a hint of nervousness. Camron responded, "Hey sis, I wanted to check on you. Sheriff Boone informed me that someone is stalking you." Alisa replied, "I'm okay, just a bit scared, you know." Camron inquired, "Do you have any idea who it might be?" Alisa answered, "No, I haven't really spoken to anyone since the accident, except for you, our mom's side of the family, dad's side, Ronnie, Kayla, Rayna, and Sheriff Boone." After a brief silence, Alisa added, "The accident was my fault." Camron replied, "Alisa, it was a shared responsibility. We were arguing like typical siblings, and it cost us our parents and the close bond we once had. However, the other driver was found guilty; he lost control of his vehicle due to speeding on a rainy road. The judge sentenced him to death due to the severity of our parents' injuries, and the crash nearly took my life as well. While we distracted Dad, the other driver was also at fault for speeding, okay?" Alisa responded, "I know, but I initiated the argument." Camron sighed and said, "Look, Mom and Dad will always be with us. I have to go now; my daughter is unwell, so I will talk to you later. I love you." Alisa replied, "I love you too."
Upon concluding the phone call, Alisa proceeded to let Red, Sam, Hades, and Ramy out into the backyard. She stood in the doorway, observing them while Bing rubbed against her leg, meowing softly. As Alisa lingered in the doorway, her thoughts turned to her niece Glacier and nephew River, aged seven and five, respectively. She had never met them in person, her only glimpses of them being the annual photographs sent by Camron, and her interactions confined to phone conversations. Her contemplation extended to her sister-in-law Katie, whom she had met only once at her brother's wedding. Alisa had consistently avoided family reunions, feeling as though she did not belong. Her reverie was abruptly interrupted by a sudden clap of thunder, prompting the dogs to hurriedly seek refuge indoors. Alisa closed and locked the back door, then settled on the couch between Ronnie and Timothy to watch Two and a Half Men. As the fifth episode commenced, Alisa received a call from Rayna, who urgently informed her that Kayla had been involved in a car accident. Alisa swiftly rose from the couch and alerted Ronnie and Timothy, saying, "Come on, Kayla was hurt." The trio drove to the hospital, where they were escorted to Kayla's room. Alisa embraced Kayla and inquired about her well-being. Kayla explained, "Yes, some individual swerved into my lane, causing me to veer off the road into a ditch. I hit my head on the steering wheel, resulting in a minor concussion, but I am fine. My car, however, is totaled." Shortly thereafter, Kayla's husband Joey entered the room with their two sons, Hayes and Copper, aged two years and eight months, respectively. Timothy questioned Kayla, "Did you notice any distinctive features about the vehicle?" Kayla responded, "No, everything happened too quickly." Kayla was subsequently discharged from the hospital. Upon returning to the house, Timothy contacted the deputy in charge and instructed, "I want two deputies and two K-9 officers stationed at Kayla Reese's residence and the same at Rayna Braxt's house for safety. I suspect Alisa's stalker may have caused Kayla's accident." He then informed both Kayla and Rayna of the security measures and arranged for 24-hour surveillance around Alisa's family plot at the cemetery. Timothy surmised that Alisa's stalker was unaware she had a brother, as the stalker would have targeted Camron instead of Kayla. He felt no need for deputies at Camron's home and would later be relieved that his assumptions were correct. As dinner approached, Alisa prepared pork chops and collard greens, while Ronnie and Timothy fed Red, Sam, Bing, Hades, and Ramy. After the meal, Alisa brought out some beer, consuming a bit too much and becoming somewhat inebriated. The last thing she recalled was sharing a kiss with Ronnie and Timothy before the rest of the night became a blur.