Ned Hillsdale sat across from Chief O'Malley in the cramped office of the police station, the tension between them palpable as they pored over maps and reports in search of any clue that might lead them to Stacy. The room was filled with the hum of fluorescent lights and the smell of stale coffee, a stark reminder of the urgency of their mission."We need to focus on finding the Puppeteer's hideout," Ned insisted, his voice tight with frustration as he scanned the documents spread out before him. "That's where he's keeping Stacy, I know it."Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices