Father Mistakes Son's Nightly Screaming for "Bad Behavior" Until Nanny Discovers Cause at 2 a.m.

At nearly 2:00 a.m., a scream breaks the silence in a colonial estate in upstate New York. The source is Leo's room, a six-year-old boy who seems to be suffering from fear and distress at night. James Sterling, a powerful figure in Manhattan, is struggling to handle the situation at home.

Leo's new nanny, Clara, notices signs of distress in the boy and takes matters into her own hands. Late at night, she discovers a hidden pouch of thorns in Leo's pillow, intentionally placed to make him dread sleep. Clara confronts James with the evidence, revealing the cruelty inflicted on the child.

James confronts his fiancée, Victoria, who had been deflecting Leo's issues as allergies and misbehavior. Realizing his failure as a father, James sends Victoria away, bringing a sense of relief to the household. Leo, now safe with Clara by his side, finds comfort and security.

The night ends with Leo sleeping peacefully on new bedding, watched over by James, who finally grasps the harsh reality that sometimes, the real monsters are those closest to you.