Ethan is sitting at the Opera Bar at Circular Quay in Sydney, enjoying a relaxed spring evening with fries, a beer, and a harbor view. He reflects that he has secretly avoided bars since Cherry's prediction that he would die by assault, but tonight the atmosphere feels entirely safe—families, office workers, backpackers, and children surround him. He recalls a memory of Harvey throwing tomato sauce packets at a seagull, which cost Harvey his chances with a girl who accused him of animal cruelty.

Ethan has finally told his parents about the death prediction. His mother flatly dismissed it, insisting he's "not the type," while his father joked that Ethan's sister is more likely to need self-defense. Though mildly offended by their lack of concern, Ethan is relieved and no longer worried himself. He also checks a text from Jasmine about her fish—he's been caring for them while she's been away for three weeks—and realizes his crush on her has faded. He recognizes they'll remain friends but acknowledges he could never truly be himself around her; her personality was too large for him, and he felt more like a fanboy than a partner.

Ethan is waiting to meet Lila, Harvey's sister, and another woman for drinks to toast Harvey's memory. When the two women arrive, Ethan notices Lila is indeed attractive, but his attention is immediately drawn to the other woman—dark-haired, wearing plaits, shorts, and sneakers, laughing at the bird-patrol kelpie. As Ethan stands and nearly knocks over his fries, he hears Harvey's voice clearly in his mind: "This one, mate. Not the other one. This one."