Nia is back in town and plans to meet Maddie after Maddie visits her father.
Jo, struggling with her personal life, insists on a night out, despite Cam's upcoming trip to Florence and Maddie's plans to bake a cake for her father's birthday.
Maddie agrees to go out with Jo and Cam after Jo's persuasive argument, and she begins preparing by choosing an outfit and makeup style.
The three women, dressed differently, head to a bar where Jo introduces Maddie and Cam to her friends Jennifer, Cariad, and two boys whose names Maddie misses.
Jo is animated, engaging in conversation, while Maddie feels comfortable observing and occasionally contributing.
Maddie is caught off guard by a direct invitation from Jo to dance and reluctantly joins despite feeling out of place.
To her surprise, Maddie enjoys dancing, and feeling buoyed by the atmosphere and margaritas, she orders more drinks and starts chatting with a guy named Danny.
Jo decides to relocate the group to a new venue after receiving a message from a friend.
Despite some hesitation, Maddie decides to continue with the group to the next destination, a club beneath a bakery known for its brownies.
Maddie unwittingly consumes weed brownies, leading to an altered state of mind and heightened social interaction with the group.
The group shares secrets and personal stories while lounging in the club, with the mood shifting to a laid-back, confessional vibe.
Maddie experiences a series of introspections and memories, feeling a profound sense of liberation and contentment with her life choices.
The chapter concludes with Maddie, Jo, and a sleeping Cam in a cab, with Maddie reflecting on her sense of freedom and the positive changes in her life.