Scarlett wakes abruptly with a strong need to dive and immediately asks Lukas to take her to the aquatic center. Though skeptical about the hour, Lukas agrees but insists he will not leave her alone, clarifying that his presence is about her wellbeing, not performance.

They walk through the cold night to Avery. Scarlett warms up quickly, and Lukas joins her on the platform, a calm, grounding presence. Their playful banter about gear eases tension as she prepares for the 10-meter platform, choosing the same event tied to her fear.

At the edge, Scarlett realizes that nothing material hangs on this dive and that Lukas’s support is nonjudgmental. This shift—diving for herself rather than to meet others’ expectations—makes the prospect feel fun again. She takes off and completes the inward dive on instinct.

Surfacing, Scarlett seeks confirmation, and Lukas affirms that she executed the inward. The successful attempt breaks her block and marks a turning point in both her athletic recovery and her deepening bond with Lukas.