Yes, this one is simply not checked in any way. It remains open at the end as my last one to check to move on. Never turned red.
I discovered the reason. I found the point where I have to choose the Extra route for Switching Duties. When I did that, it showed as accomplished. So far so good. BUT, then I did it again and this time chose the non-extra route, guess what?
That radio button became unchecked. My accomplishment was undone. So, in the past, just thinking I would see two paths, I inadvertently UNCHECKED the button, even though I had done it. That is why I was perplexed. I never noticed this change and was confused about why I remembered doing, why I could not figure out what to do. I kept thinking, oh, another chance will pop up again. But, without giving away much, my role in Shiny Hole changed and after that no opportunity was available.
So, if you have the extended version and if you succeed in the Switching Duties quest, simply do not do any more duties with only Ashley, or repeat the special path, because if you explore the other one, it will uncheck you. That is my experience, at least.
In order to finish the game properly, I now have to go back hours and hours of game play, even with skip dialog, to check all of the other boxes again so I can end with a save that transfers to EP 4.
Thank you Vimmers for your help.