Nina meets with Dr. John Hewitt, who challenges her persistent avoidance of the attic. He recommends she confront it to diminish its power, reminding her that police previously confirmed it was only a storage closet. Nina struggles with how real her memories felt, yet accepts they were delusions shaped by her illness.

Andy, who has attended every session, drives Nina home and encourages the exposure, framing it as a revelation that will prove her safety. Nina notes she is still not permitted to be alone with Cecelia, a condition of her return, underscoring the lingering mistrust after the near-drowning incident.

At home, Cecelia clings to Nina, while Evelyn’s visit brings subtle control and criticism, including a rebuke about leaving lights on. Andy seeks his mother’s approval; Nina absorbs the tension, trying to keep peace. Evelyn declines dinner and leaves.

During a quiet family meal, Nina’s anxiety about the attic persists. After putting Cecelia to bed, and with Andy’s gentle prompting, she agrees to go up to the attic, committing to confront the source of her fear.