At the hospital, Sheriff Marcus Hudson and Chief Deputy Pam Olson find Stacy Howard stabilized but weak. Doctors noted dehydration, injuries from chains, and trace scopolamine in her system, explaining her patchy memory and prolonged unconsciousness.

Hudson gently asks about the duration of Stacy’s captivity; Stacy estimates roughly a week but is unsure due to the darkness. She cannot confirm if she was moved before waking in the basement. Olson reassures Stacy that incomplete memories are understandable given the drug’s effects.

Stacy shares that another captive, a woman named Carissa, was held with her part of the time. Stacy tearfully recounts hearing Carissa screaming her name for help and then going silent, leading Stacy to believe Carissa was killed. Olson stops the questioning to avoid further traumatizing Stacy, and they leave her to rest.

In a break area, Olson informs Hudson that forensics tested the anonymously delivered knife. The blood on the knife was pig’s blood, and the knife was wiped of prints, indicating a likely hoax despite the labeling that pointed to Sarah Morgan. Hudson and Olson conclude the tip is worthless.

Discussing next steps, they note they must notify Sarah about Bob Miller’s death and worry about the impact on their daughter, Summer. Hudson also puzzles over Bob’s motive for abducting Carissa Brooks, as Stacy’s history with Bob explains Stacy’s abduction but not Carissa’s.

They proceed to Sarah’s house early Thursday morning. Seeing her car present but getting no response, Hudson grows concerned and considers forced entry. Just before he kicks in the door, Sarah opens it, appearing calm, freshly showered, and in a robe, and greets Hudson and Olson, asking why they are there.