In which Philip wakes to find the house eerily empty and a mysterious absence hangs over the Grange, prompting him to explore its silent rooms and confront a troubling loss that fills the household with sorrow and confusion. As he wrestles with his guilt and a curious wooden figure comes to life with whispered guidance, Philip embarks on a brave quest to re-enter the magical city he once dreamed, determined to find the missing Lucy despite the nurse’s stern disapproval.