Talia hears a male voice above her urging acceptance and letting go, which she initially identifies as Clarence Bowman, her lawyer. She tries to open her eyes but cannot, and she hears loud, close beeping. She wonders if paralysis is due to execution drugs, but her perceptions shift as the environment reveals itself.

Noel’s voice protests that it is too soon to let go because it has only been a month and she might still wake up. Noel addresses Clarence as “Dr. Bowman,” and Dr. Bowman replies that the chances are remote, explaining that Talia has made no attempts to breathe on her own since the accident and that scans show severe brain damage.

Talia realizes there is a tube in her throat, her throat burns, and the beeping continues, indicating she is intubated and ventilated. Dr. Bowman tells Noel that Talia’s advance directive refuses prolonged life support and must be honored. He adds they even had Father Decker perform last rites the previous day.

Noel begs for more time, holding Talia’s hand as she internally tries and fails to squeeze back. Dr. Bowman gently outlines the plan: Rhea will give a sedative through the IV, and then they will turn off the ventilator, after which she will pass quickly.

Rhea reassures Noel that Talia will not feel pain and that this will release her. Noel, crying, tells Talia to wake up and that he loves her. Rhea comforts him by saying Talia knows he loves her and is moving on to a happier place.

Dr. Bowman announces he is turning off the ventilator. Noel clings to Talia’s hand as the ventilator delivers a final breath. The surrounding sounds fade like the end of a song, signaling the withdrawal of life support and the likely end of Talia’s life.