The chapter opens with Mary's return to the White House after a severe asthma attack that kept her away for months.
She reflects on her doubts about her continued role in Washington due to budget cuts to programmes she worked for and her failing health.
Mary revels in the warm reception from her dear friend Eleanor Roosevelt and they catch up on their lives during Mary's illness.
Eleanor has been on an international stage, while Mary has been on sick leave, leading to doubts and fears in Mary's mind about their continued partnership.
They also discuss Mary's health situation, her recovery, and the ongoing role of the FBI in her life, probing her associations with political figures.
Eleanor reveals that she has a new project in mind for them, regarding the arduous training of the Tuskegee pilots.
The Tuskegee pilots are a team of African-American pilots trained to a high level of proficiency, but unable to go to war due to racial discrimination.
With a recent law passed that enables African-Americans to be drafted without any restrictions, Eleanor proposes that they use it as a tool to put the Tuskegee pilots into active duty.
The idea is to draw attention to the pilots' skills and readiness and create public outcry at their being held back due to racial discrimination.
Being presented with this new project makes Mary feel revived and filled with purpose, and she eagerly agrees to join Eleanor in making a visit to Tuskegee.