To avoid having to fabricate more lies to support the one he told to avoid returning to Janice's villa, Ace texted Mandy to inform her that he was heading back alone. Then, following Dame Wasp's directions, he made his way to the lake house, waving at the villa's security as he passed.
Arriving at the lake house, Ace noticed his uncle's boat at the dock, but there was no sign of his parents or relatives. Heading inside, he found Danny indulging in a lobster feast, seemingly oblivious to his surroundings. The aroma was tempting, but resisting the urge to join in, Ace began searching the house. When he couldn't find their parents, he asked, "Danny! Where is everybody?"
"Holy shit!" Danny yelped in fright, spilling lobster claw juice onto his pleated shorts. Glaring at Ace and pointing at his groin, he sighed heavily. "Ace, look what you did." He reached for a napkin, muttering as he dabbed at the stain, "This is definitely going to leave a mark. Ugh."