Talia confronts Noel in their bedroom after he admits he did not reserve "the Vineyard" for their planned June first wedding date. She reveals the venue has already been booked by Marie Machudo and Albert Swecker, and expresses frustration that she warned Noel venues fill up a year in advance.

Noel is apologetic and visibly guilty, while Talia reflects that marrying Noel matters more to her than the location. Nonetheless, determined to salvage her preferred venue, she considers calling the Vineyard to impersonate Marie to cancel the existing reservation.

Noel reacts with surprise and disapproval, labeling lying as objectively wrong, but Talia remains undeterred and begins to place the call. Noel snatches her phone, insisting he will handle it instead, arguing that Talia is a poor actor and that he is a much better liar. He proposes to impersonate Albert Swecker to secure the venue for themselves.

Talia feels a sudden, disorienting sense that the moment is unreal, as if replaying a memory. She reassures herself and accepts Noel’s plan, acknowledging his skill at deception. The intimate scene culminates with Noel leaning in to kiss her.

Before their lips meet, the illusion breaks: Talia wakes up in her prison cell, confirming the entire exchange was a dream or memory replay.