Cameron lands in Seattle and waits for his green duffel at baggage claim, planning to stay at a hostel near Sowell Bay and pawn jewelry to fund his search for Simon Brinks. As the carousel stalls, he realizes the bag—holding most of the jewelry—is missing. He meets Elliot, a chatty fellow passenger, accepts half of a vegan “Yamwich,” and, while waiting in a slow claims line, casually lies that he’s visiting his father in Sowell Bay.

Worried about money, Cameron calls Aunt Jeanne. He explains finding the ring and photo, the last-minute flight, and his plan to stay cheap while he tracks down Simon. When he admits the airline lost his bag with the jewelry, Aunt Jeanne calls him a bonehead but agrees to help.

After filing the claim, Cameron crosses the skybridge with Elliot. Aunt Jeanne transfers $2,000, which Cameron vows to repay before her Alaskan cruise deadline. He declines Elliot’s offer of a ride, planning to take buses to Sowell Bay despite the cost and inconvenience.

Elliot proposes a solution: buy his friend’s old but running camper for about $1,500, giving Cameron both transportation and a place to sleep. Cameron, recognizing the practicality, asks if the price can be lowered; Elliot believes he can make the deal happen, setting Cameron on a more viable path toward Sowell Bay.