It honestly only serves as a plot device to get them to spend the time together as the parents are out and it is a known crime. That said....totally could of gone with ANYTHING else that would have facilitated more plot.It's not a drama series, but the stalker (and this chapter) is a nothingburger 🥱
And by that, I meant that this chapter and the "stalker arc" could be completely cut without affecting the story.