At the subway, Monique freezes, torn between returning to stop Evelyn’s presumed plan to end her life or continuing to meet her mother. She recalls that Evelyn chose her because of her right-to-die piece and trusts her to understand dignity in death. After missing one train, Monique boards the next, deciding that intervening would betray Evelyn’s trust and autonomy.

Monique rides to the airport, emotionally numb, and only regains awareness when she sees her mother at arrivals. She collapses into her mother’s arms and cries out the cumulative weight of her father, David, the book, and Evelyn. In the taxi, Monique shares that she and David are divorcing, then asks about her parents’ relationship. Her mother describes a tender, companionate marriage defined by intimacy, friendship, and mutual care rather than passion.

Monique debates whether to reveal what she has learned about the car crash and her father’s possible sexuality but decides to prioritize her mother’s well-being. She resolves that, if necessary, she will omit details in Evelyn’s biography to protect her mother, accepting the cost to her own integrity. Reflecting on the many forms love can take, Monique affirms that her father’s love for her and her mother remains unchanged by new context.

Back home, they order pizza and watch All for Us. As Evelyn captivates the screen, Monique battles the urge to rush back and stop her, ultimately choosing to respect Evelyn’s wishes. She falls asleep to Evelyn’s voice and, on waking, recognizes that while it is too soon now, she will one day forgive Evelyn.