After Skektif stopped visiting the castle (around the age of 90, 20 in human), the castle skeklings only saw her on rare occations. But they knew Tif would always be there, if they needed her. But it is harder now, to reach her.
Once, the Skeksis had a meeting in the area near Skektifs home, and they took the kids with them. Skekzok and Skekshod, proud parents, told the others that their child, would watch the other young ones. Skekphan is still too young tho, and gets overwhelmed with the pressure of babysitting 5 little kiddos. After 3 days, he breaks.
So he visited Skektif, in the early morning. Seeking help.