Point of Retreat

Following the car accident, Will’s grandparents arrive at the hospital. Will has a concussion and struggles with gaps in his memory. Gavin, whose arm is in a sling, explains the details of the accident. A nurse informs Gavin that Eddie and their unborn baby girl are safe. Will feels distressed when he cannot provide Lake’s personal information for her admittance forms.

Dr. Bradshaw updates Will on Lake’s condition. She has survived surgery but is in a medically induced coma to manage brain swelling. As the night wears on, Will’s grandparents take a distraught Caulder home, while Kel insists on staying. Will comforts Kel, promising him that they will all stay together no matter what happens.

Will writes a letter to Kel in his journal, telling him that he loves him and that he will try to be the best surrogate father possible. Dr. Bradshaw allows Will to visit Lake. She’s unconscious and connected to a ventilator. Will places Lake’s favorite purple hair clip in her hand. Soon after, Sherry arrives with clothes for Will and the vase of origami stars that he requested. Lake is moved to the intensive care unit, and Will sneaks into her room to sleep on the floor, reading the messages from the stars to her.