Ben struggles with nightmares about his mother abandoning him, causing him to resist sleep and become restless overnight. His caretaker tries to soothe him, but only when his mother arrives and reassures him by holding him does Ben finally calm down and fall asleep peacefully. The episode focuses on Ben's emotional turmoil and the fragile comfort his mother provides, ending with a quiet moment of bonding that leaves the permanence of his fears unresolved.