"That's cool of her. You're probably better off here anyway," he says, squinting into the distance.

"Don't worry, by the way, I didn't tell the police or your parents anything. I only found out you were here because I found that paper at a rest stop on my way to Portland."

If Gabe left like he left, not even checking his phone, he obviously doesn't want to be found. Caleb doesn't blame him, he just wishes he'd been an exception to the rule.