After Ashton returned home he was questioned for his reason for being late. However, since they knew he went to a friend's house they weren't as worried way too much. When he told his mother everything that happened, she was beyond horrified. Despite every reassurance she twirled him around to check for injuries.
She even made him his favorite roasted beef, for which she went to shop around in the evening, just to cheer him up. Since Ashton was abducted he actually didn't get to shop for his family.
After they were done with dinner he went straight to bed. He contemplated falling asleep but the events from earlier the day just kept him wide awake.
