Yara and Fadi are driving with their daughters to Raleigh to celebrate their daughter Mira's ninth birthday at Disney on Ice.
Yara attempts to discuss the state of her and Fadi's relationship, feeling they have grown distant and only talk about their daughters or daily routines.
Fadi fails to understand Yara's concerns about their lack of deeper communication and feels their responsibilities as parents are paramount.
Yara is experiencing an internal conflict where she feels she has changed, especially since she started journaling and reflecting on her life.
She wants to discuss her thoughts and feelings with Fadi, including a desire for a more meaningful and self-aware life and her reflections on their monotonous daily routine.
Yara hesitates to share all her thoughts with Fadi, fearing he'll think she is going mad, and instead redirects the conversation to talk about visiting Palestine.
Fadi is unsure about the trip to Palestine, citing his busy work schedule, which frustrates Yara as she realizes his work always takes priority.
Yara questions Fadi about his true desires in life, which he simplifies to financial security and taking care of the family.
The conversation leads Yara to question whether Fadi is truly happy and if he ever thinks about life beyond their routine and work.
Fadi's answers reflect a focus on his business's future success, not realizing the importance of living in the present.
Yara feels a connection between her father's overworking and Fadi's current lifestyle, worrying about missing out on life and time with their children.
Yara confronts Fadi, expressing a fear that they're both chasing an "imaginary finish line" and missing the essence of life.
Fadi responds with frustration to Yara's questioning, emphasizing a need to fulfill responsibilities and dismissing the idea of wanting more from life.
Yara tries to be honest about her sense of something being wrong, but Fadi dismissively compares her to her mother.
The conversation ends with Yara feeling unable to express herself fully, retreating from the discussion and agreeing with Fadi to avoid further conflict.