With winter setting in, Yara prepares her children, Mira and Jude, for school amidst a frost-covered landscape.
At work, Yara reflects on the content of her notebook which preserves only her happy memories, creating a dissonance with her real-life struggles and online persona.
Silas, Yara's colleague, interrupts her introspection to thank her for previous help and invites her to lunch at his mother's for authentic southern food.
Yara wrestles with discomfort and the impropriety she perceives in accepting the lunch invitation, but ultimately agrees.
Upon arriving at Silas's mother's house, Yara admires the country setting and cottage-style architecture.
Yara has a tense introduction with Silas's mother, Josephine, where she encounters a strong familial resemblance but receives a warm welcome.
Josephine confirms Yara has never had southern food, leading to a playful exchange about Silas's duty to introduce her to it.
Silas's mother shows maternal instincts and discusses her son's nurturing side, prompting Yara to ask about Silas's daughter, Olivia.
Silas and Josephine touch on family dynamics and Josephine's concerns for Olivia growing up in a separated home.
The meal with Josephine involves chicken pastry with homemade dumplings, and they bond over the comfort of the food.
Josephine queries Yara about her life compared to New York City, leading Yara to share about her sheltered, protective upbringing.
Yara opens up about family matters when Josephine asks if she has family nearby, causing an emotional response in Yara leading to a hasty departure.
Yara's tumultuous emotions leave her feeling overwhelmed to the point of considering self-harm but decides to reach out to Silas instead.
After composing and deleting multiple drafts, Yara sends an apologetic email to Silas about her abrupt exit. He responds kindly and suggests a future meeting.
Conflicted and emotionally exhausted, Yara chooses not to reply immediately and rests in her car as she waits for her children's release from school.