Fallout New Vegas Someone To Watch Over Me Quest Guide
The quest Someone to Watch over Me in Fallout: New Vegas offers players an intriguing look into the struggles of the North Vegas Square community. Starting this side mission allows Couriers to settle local disputes while investigating a deeply personal family conflict. Understanding the necessary skill checks and choice outcomes will help you secure the best possible ending for everyone involved.
Initiating the Quest in North Vegas Square
To begin the quest, travel to North Vegas Square and speak with Crandon, the local organizer maintaining peace in the area. He will ask for your assistance in dealing with squatter disruptions and local troublemakers causing unrest. Passing a basic Speech or Barter skill check allows you to handle these situations peacefully before moving on to the next objective.
After resolving the immediate issues around North Vegas Square, return to Crandon for your next assignment. He directs you to Mrs. Hostetler, a concerned mother seeking help regarding her rebellious daughter, Alice. This interaction shifts the focus of the mission from community defense to a dramatic family intervention.
Investigating Alice Hostetler and Andy Scabb
Speak with Mrs. Hostetler inside her home to learn more about Alice's recent behavior and suspicious acquaintances. She asks you to investigate her daughter's relationship with a local thug named Andy Scabb. Head over to the residential building known as The Gray to search for clues regarding their whereabouts.
Inside Andy's room at The Gray, search near the television set to find the Henchman Message note. Reading this note reveals a dangerous plan orchestrated by Andy to steal the Hostetler family savings. Confronting Andy when he enters allows you to resolve the immediate threat through conversation or combat.
Confronting Alice and Resolving the Crisis
Return to the Hostetler residence immediately to intervene before the extortion scheme unfolds. Upon entering, you will find Alice confronting her mother in a tense stand-off. You must use careful dialogue choices and high Speech checks to convince Alice that Andy is manipulating her.
Succeeding in these skill checks convinces Alice to stand down and evaluate her life choices without resorting to violence. Depending on your dialogue path, Alice may decide to leave New Vegas peacefully to find her own way forward. This resolution yields positive Karma and ensures both mother and daughter survive the encounter.
Quest Rewards and Final Considerations
After Alice leaves, speak with Mrs. Hostetler to conclude the mission and collect your reward. She will offer a payout of bottle caps from her family reserves as a token of gratitude. Choosing to refuse or accept the payment completes the quest while defining your Courier's moral standing.
Completing this quest helps stabilize North Vegas Square and provides valuable experience points for your character. Mastering the diplomatic options prevents tragic outcomes and highlights the depth of side quests found in the Mojave Wasteland.