Nisha reaches out to Juliana, expressing gratitude for picking up the call, and Juliana responds with cautious politeness.
Nisha asks Juliana for a favor regarding her godson Ray, who is in low spirits, partly due to Nisha's actions.
Juliana's tone softens immediately upon hearing Ray's name, emphasizing her concern for him.
There is an emotional exchange between the two women, with Nisha apologizing for past wrongs and requesting Juliana to check on Ray and reassure him.
Juliana agrees to check on Ray after finishing work and asks Nisha to text her the address.
Nisha is overwhelmed with relief and continues to apologize to Juliana for her past mistakes.
Juliana, now with a family of her own, expresses her emotional attachment to Ray and her commitment to help.
The chapter also follows the story of Sam, who is reflecting on her life and relationships after a night discussing discoveries and memories with her friend Andrea.
Sam contemplates the strains in her marriage and whether she can rekindle her relationship with Phil, paralleling this with her observations of Nisha's past life.
Sam returns home, pondering her future and loneliness but tries to stay positive by recalling the recent empowering events in her life.
Upon arriving home, Sam finds an unexpected light on and, upon entering, discovers a scene of destruction with shattered glass and a smashed television.