The narrator struggles with insomnia due to the impending visit to see her deceased father's body.
At the funeral home, the narrator is overcome with grief upon seeing her father in the coffin but takes solace in hearing her mother speak their native language, Twi.
Feeling a temporary sense of peace after leaving the funeral home, the narrator meets her friend Nia for lunch at a Portuguese restaurant, where they discuss their experiences with grief.
During a walk with Nia after lunch, the narrator contemplates the changes in her life and her interactions with others since her father's illness and passing.
Returning home, the narrator overhears her housemate Jo talking with friends in the garden, discussing their mutual friend Sam and planning social activities.
The narrator's sense of loneliness is contrasted with Jo's carefree social life, especially when she hears Jo plan to visit a brunch place she recommended.
Seeking solace, the narrator attends an online church service and finds herself resonating with prayers for those suffering, despite not feeling connected to faith.
A reminder prompts the narrator to submit a piece of her writing to the Carrow Writers deadline, despite believing it’s not her best work.
Unable to sleep again, the narrator creates a dating app profile and reflects on her self-presentation and how others perceive her.
The narrator receives a mix of inappropriate, curious, and interesting messages from potential matches on the dating app, including a more promising conversation with a man named Alex.
After reading work emails and not receiving proper credit for her contributions, the narrator sends an assertive reply to remind her colleagues of her role in a project.
The narrator tasks herself with selecting photographers for a cookbook project, immersing herself in the research to distract from other emotions.
Having avoided messaging Alex first, the narrator eventually engages in a more personal conversation with him, hiding her recent loss by portraying normalcy in her family life.
After an invitation from Alex, the narrator agrees to meet him for a real-life date, despite her apprehension given her current emotional state.