After lunch with Suzanne, Nina reflects on seven years of marriage to Andrew. Outwardly, he keeps promises and appears supportive, but privately he maintains control and abuse. Nina’s attempts to bargain, be the perfect wife, or repel him all fail. She even searches for Kathleen to corroborate her story, but cannot find her.

Nina describes how Andrew’s punishments send her to the attic unpredictably, on average every other month. He weaponizes Cecelia’s well-being, forcing the child into hated dresses and sometimes provoking her peanut allergy to keep Nina compliant. He warns that if he dies, a letter will implicate Nina, deterring her from fighting back.

Nina recalls confiding in Suzanne years earlier, only to learn Andrew had preemptively smeared her as unstable to her friends. Suzanne’s call to Andrew resulted in a two-month Clearview commitment and permanently damaged their trust. Nina now dreams of escaping only once Cecelia is old enough to be safe.

Back at the house, Suzanne admires Enzo, the landscaper. Later, Nina impulsively tells Enzo, believing he speaks no English, that her husband tortures her and keeps her in the attic. Enzo’s reaction suggests he understands, alarming Nina. She retreats inside, noting Andrew’s bouquet “reward,” and trades a final glance with Enzo through the window, leaving the possibility of help hanging.