Annie had meant what she said. For several days in a row, she really did keep out of sight and ignore the people who had made her angry.
Anyway!
She hadn't asked about the Orville's successful arrival at Kaylon One, Ed and the others' negotiations with the robots who looked exactly like Isaac, or Isaac's reboot and return to "life."
She had barely appeared in front of Ed and the others at all.
All day, she either stayed in her room or went to her private Simulation Room One to play her own games.
While Annie used her silent protest to express her displeasure and throw a little tantrum, she had no idea that it had instead brought a huge sigh of relief from everyone aboard the Orville, especially the senior officers, including Captain Ed and First Officer Kelly.
After all, as the Planetary Union's first ship to reach Kaylon One, the Orville had the important task of meeting and negotiating an alliance with the robots' leader. It was extremely important to the Union, and the higher-ups were taking it very seriously. Now that Annie wasn't causing trouble, they couldn't have been happier. They could practically smile in their sleep.
Of course, Ed and the others could smile in their sleep, but some people just couldn't find anything to smile about.
For instance, Chief Medical Officer Claire and her two sons?
Once the robots on Kaylon reactivated Isaac, he announced that he wouldn't be returning to the Orville. Naturally, Dr. Claire and her sons were heartbroken, but there was nothing they could do.
Afterward, Captain Ed wanted Isaac to say goodbye to everyone and recognize his outstanding work and contributions aboard the ship. So, while they waited for the Kaylon robots to discuss an alliance, he arranged for the crew