During Brycen's final rehabilitation session, a therapist performs a last treatment while Vega watches and accuses the therapist of rushing to 'fix a broken man' just to send him away. Vega asks if they're hurrying because they fear Brycen will never walk and thus can't be shaken off. Brycen hesitates, the therapist tells him to stand, and he struggles upright. The therapist then declares, "Here's the freedom you wanted," leaving Vega's accusation unresolved and forcing an immediate choice: hold on to him or let him go.