Jo awakens to find Wyn in a panic, dressed improperly and reaching for the car keys, insisting she is late and must leave. Hank takes the keys, speaks gently, and asks where Wyn needs to go; Wyn, confused about time, fixates on needing to reach someone named Ami and ensure she is okay. Recognizing Wyn is trapped in an old memory, Jo hides on the stairs and watches, realizing this episode is not the first and wondering how often Hank has to shepherd Wyn through these moments.

When Wyn begs to go, Hank reassures her and agrees to drive, quickly collecting their things. As he steps outside, he notices Jo watching; their look acknowledges the growing difficulty of these incidents. Jo hears Hank soothing Wyn on the porch and leaves them to it as they drive off into the night. Left alone, Jo sits on the stairs, overwhelmed by helplessness and the fear that Wyn could wander off without help in the future.

As Jo’s anxiety crescendos, the telepathic link with Sasha reopens and he quietly hums their developing melody. Jo focuses on harmonizing with Sasha, and the simple act helps the tight knot in her chest loosen enough for her to breathe. Sasha says only “Breathe,” then continues humming until Jo calms down and hears her parents return home.

Back in bed, Jo silently thanks Sasha. He asks if she wants to talk; she refuses, but he tells her he understands because his own mother has died, and he once could not imagine a world without her. Jo apologizes, admits she feels helpless, and finds unexpected comfort in Sasha’s presence in her mind. She reflects on the looming end of summer, the closure of the Revelry, and the fear of losing Wyn.

Jo, unable to voice her deepest questions about grief, simply thanks Sasha again. He calls her “bird,” and she holds herself together as the dread returns, grateful that she is not alone in the dark. The chapter closes with Jo hoping for sleep, steadied by Sasha’s companionship.