17. February 8, 2021
Contains spoilers
Summary
- Emily Harris compliments Barbara's bright red attire, likening her to a Christmas package.
- Barbara internally notes the double standards in complimenting appearance, finds it amusing.
- Barbara seeks a favor from Emily, who invites her for tea.
- Despite disliking tea and preferring coffee, Barbara accepts the offer to make a good impression.
- While in Emily's kitchen, Barbara is fascinated by the tea-making process and the upscale appliances.
- Emily inquires how she can assist Barbara as Barbara hopes to get Olivia Kingsbury to mentor her in poetry.
- Emily expresses doubt about Olivia mentoring due to her advanced age and frailty.
- Barbara drinks the tea despite finding it unpleasant and learns about Emily's and Olivia's history of collegiality.
- Emily's husband interrupts with a playful exchange before leaving.
- Barbara discusses her admiration for Olivia's work and her desire to have Olivia read her poetry.
- Overcome with emotion, Barbara reveals her need to know if her poetic efforts are worthwhile.
- Emily critiques one of Barbara’s poems, advising her to make changes to improve it.
- Emily offers to speak to Olivia about Barbara's talent and requests Barbara's contact information.
- Barbara disposes of the tea when Emily leaves the room and snacks on a macaroon as a courtesy.
- Emily uses a concealed camera to observe Barbara's actions while alone in the kitchen.
- Emily shares with Roddy, her husband, the recording of Barbara disposing of her tea and finds it amusing.
- Emily contemplates the idea of adding Barbara to an unspecified “list” but decides she needs more information first.