Daniela is washing dishes when she hears Jason come home late. He arrives buoyant and affectionate, wrapping his arms around her and kissing her despite her frustration over his hours-long absence. She suspects he’s riding a flirtation from the party, but Jason laughs it off and explains that after leaving the bar he nearly stepped into a cab’s path, an event that jolted him into seeing his life with newfound clarity.

Jason tells Daniela he feels intensely alive and newly grateful for her and their son, Charlie. His unexpected tenderness and emotional honesty soften Daniela’s anger. The charged mood between them escalates as he kisses her and speaks of how he has missed her, tears underscoring his fear of having lost their connection.

They slip upstairs quietly, confirming Charlie is still in his room with headphones on. In the bedroom, their urgency overrides Daniela’s attempt to set a mood. Jason’s tears and insistence that he feared losing her deepen the emotional stakes; Daniela reassures him she is present and committed.

Their lovemaking is passionate and cathartic, evoking memories of their early relationship and reminding Daniela of a long-dormant giddiness. The anger and fatigue dissolve, replaced by a revitalized bond that feels “different” and “better,” suggesting a meaningful reset in their marriage.