andyroseuk

I had the same problem - there was another Bethesda game update through Steam on or around 30/10 which may have broken SKSE again. Try validating your game files through Steam and then download SKSE 64 version 2.00.09 from their website. Worked for me.

Back again. The following console commands will fix this problem but I don't know whether other problems will happen later on after doing this. Enter these commands into the console - resetquest mq207 completequest mq207 startquest inst301 Now talk to Father. To open the locked door on the landing upstairs into the Institute enter 000ca895.unlock Other Institute doors will still be locked, so use the console unlock command to open them.

I have exactly the same problem. The boy is supposed to shut down after Father says the code but he doesn't. This is why they are both 'busy', the script is stuck waiting for the kid to power off. None of the console commands to advance the quest or reset the AI do anything. I did get the quest to advance by killing Father and using the console to resurrect him, but this made everyone else in the institute hostile. This was funny, but not the outcome I wanted. Attempted to fix the hostility with other console commands but no success. Also tried various console commands on the kid but no joy. There doesn't seem to be a way to interrupt the running script. As far as I can tell from internet searches there is no solution reported for this bug. I've never had any problems with this quest before. The only difference this time around is the addition of Nuka-World DLC to my game, but I can't see why that would cause a bug in the Institute. Guess its back to Vault 111 to wait for the end of the world ..... again.