In the aftermath of Scottie confessing the fake marriage, she prepares to leave Camp Haven. Ellison responds with compassion, grants Scottie time off, and expects to see her back at work on Monday. Scottie thanks Sanders for helping her close a painful chapter, but Sanders questions whether fear still holds her back. As Scottie departs to pack, Sanders keeps Wilder back for a private talk.

Sanders presses Wilder on why he couldn’t promise not to hurt Scottie. Wilder admits he has strong feelings for Scottie and fears becoming the man who hurts her. Sanders insists Scottie requires an all-in commitment and probes Wilder’s family history, learning about his father’s accident and death, his mother’s affair, and Wilder’s focus on caring for his brother Mika. Sanders suggests Wilder may be overcommitted to Mika in a way that blocks committing to Scottie and urges him to resolve that dynamic directly with Mika.

Wilder returns to the cabin where Scottie is packed and waiting for a ride. He apologizes for his earlier non-answer, says he believes he can be the partner she needs, but tells her he must address something first before committing. He clearly states this is not goodbye and that he plans to see her in the city, and she agrees she feels the same but remains hesitant. Wilder promises to prove she deserves attention and prioritization and gives her a bag of Nerds Clusters as a lighthearted reminder.

Wilder then goes straight to Mika’s apartment and admits his feelings for Scottie and the mistake of saying “I don’t want to” hurt her rather than promising he wouldn’t. He raises their mother and the family trauma to ask if Mika envisions reconciliation someday, acknowledging their father wouldn’t have wanted the family divided or their lives paused for his care. Mika admits he misses their mother sometimes but is still angry; he is, however, progressing through therapy.

Pressed by Wilder, Mika gives an honest status update: he is doing better, finding joy in small things, and making concrete life changes, including taking mixology classes and seeking a higher-quality bartending role with benefits. Wilder reveals he has stayed put and avoided travel partly out of fear for Mika’s wellbeing after a past crisis. Mika assures Wilder that he is in a better place and promises not to repeat that dark moment, urging Wilder to live his life.

Relieved, Wilder resolves to show Scottie that she is not forgettable and that she is worth another person’s time and attention. He decides to seek additional help to make good on that intention.