Honestly, in my mind, if he isn't hiding himself there's only one other outcome. The two who might have been suspected of holding him hostage for whatever reason seem to be too visible for that and why would anyone else abduct him? So if no third party involvement and, importantly, no contact with his mum, even covert, I can't hold onto any hope that he has survived.*Indeed. Why would Jay hide himself? It is the question of the day