The chapter is set in March 1960 at an artsy gathering in the Lamplighter, a studio in Hampstead, London, which is an area Hazel adores.
The studio walls are adorned with various forms of artwork including sketches, oils, and photographs.
Hazel admires the art and accidentally drops her wine glass upon recognizing a drawing that captures her attention.
The drawing depicts a young girl, "Flora in the woodlands," which resonates deeply with Hazel, hinting at a personal connection.
Hazel encounters more artwork that reflects her own unconscious memories, nightmares, and secrets, revealing a deep connection with the artist, Harry.
She is surprised to see a drawing of herself as a child, which leads to a conversation with her friends Kelty and Midge about Harry’s art.
Kelty observes that art is a way for Hazel and Harry to express an old shared trauma.
Upon meeting Harry, their conversation reveals that the drawings were his attempts to process past experiences and emotions.
Harry and Hazel share a moment outside the studio where Harry opens up about how they both tried to reach out to Hazel during a difficult time in her past, but her mother obstructed these attempts.
Hazel and Harry disclose their past love for each other and the regrets they have over not being able to be together.
Their intimate moment is interrupted by the unexpected arrival of Barnaby's parents, Eleanor and Meldon Yardley.
Hazel hastily introduces Harry as an artist from the show but feels guilty as she encounters Eleanor's disapproving gaze.
Eleanor and Meldon quickly leave, presumably disconcerted by the meeting, and Hazel worries about the repercussions of this encounter.
Harry inquires about Eleanor and Meldon's identity, and Hazel explains that they are the parents of Barnaby, her boyfriend and a prominent art collector.
The chapter concludes with Hazel anxiously anticipating the couple alerting Barnaby about the encounter, and Harry acknowledging their displeasure.