The protagonist is agreeing to pay half of her father's six-thousand-pound funeral bill, which empties her savings account.
Her family members are contributing less, with each of her parents only able to give one thousand each and her uncle and aunt combined also providing a thousand.
The protagonist is emotional about using her financial safety net but decides to move on with daily activities such as folding laundry.
She receives an apology from her brother James who feels he couldn’t contribute more.
She has an unexpected visitor at the door, Sam, who is her sister Jo's ex-boyfriend.
There is an awkward conversation as Sam enters the home and they discuss Jo and their lives.
Sam, an illustrator, mentions that he might be working with the protagonist's employer, OTP.
They share a moment chatting about their mothers texting, and Sam mentions his mother's disapproval of Jo.
Jo returns home, and the protagonist leaves Sam and Jo in the living room, hoping internally that they don't rekindle their relationship.
Later, feeling the need to get out, the protagonist hires a bike and rides to the river, trying to distract herself with music and the environment.
She contemplates her own happiness and whether her current state is just a distraction or genuine joy.