Scarlett intervenes when she sees Penelope and Lukas in a tense exchange, asking if Penelope needs help. Lukas remains calm, thanks Scarlett for looking out for Penelope, and leaves. Penelope, shaken, insists Lukas would never hurt her, and Victoria arrives as Penelope tears up.

The three duck into an equipment room to avoid onlookers. Penelope admits she and Lukas are fighting and asks Scarlett to stay. Victoria bluntly raises the ongoing breakup question; Penelope confirms she feels both she and Lukas are settling and that their sexual needs are mismatched.

Penelope worries that staying together would lock them into a life they might regret, while Lukas sacrifices desires he has openly set aside. A knock at the door forces them out, and they rejoin the team for warm-ups as the moment passes in public.

During and after practice, Scarlett recalls how Penelope supported her through surgeries and early competitions, encouraging her when fear and overthinking took over. Motivated by gratitude and concern, Scarlett approaches Penelope after practice and asks her to get coffee, signaling a deliberate step toward supporting Penelope through the impending breakup.