Returning to Hobie

After a grueling bus ride, Theo arrives in New York City, sick and exhausted. He goes straight to Hobie's shop in the Village. Pippa answers the door, and then Hobie appears. They are shocked and overjoyed to see him. Hobie takes him in without question, offering him a home and a new beginning. Theo breaks down in tears, overwhelmed by the relief of being back in a place of safety and love. This moment marks the end of his wandering and the start of his new life.