Violet rushes to get dressed as Father and Doctor Radcliffe arrive during a storm.
Doctor Radcliffe and Father find Violet in a state of shock, with her surroundings stained with blood after a miscarriage.
Graham explains to them that Violet has lost the baby; Father and Doctor Radcliffe show no compassion towards her.
Doctor Radcliffe insists on examining Violet and confirms she needs a week of bed rest and fluids; Father doubts Violet’s innocence regarding the miscarriage.
Violet experiences a sense of detachment and retreats mentally to cope with the trauma and accusations.
When Violet wakes up, Graham informs her that Father and Doctor Radcliffe have left, and he will stay with her; Father's pretense of propriety in front of the doctor is noted.
Violet contemplates the wedding to Frederick being called off with relief.
Graham expresses his belief that their Father does not trust their account of the miscarriage.
Violet and Graham discuss their mother, Elizabeth Weyward; Violet reveals the truth about their mother's death and about their grandmother.
Violet decides not to share further family secrets with Graham, unsure of his reaction as a man.
Over the week, Violet and Graham work together to clean the cottage and garden, restoring order and normality.
Graham cares for Violet, chopping wood for the winter and marking the grave of the miscarried baby, which Violet reluctantly accepts.
Father and Doctor Radcliffe return, noting Violet's recovery; Father informs Violet she will be sent away to finishing school in Scotland, but she defiantly refuses.
As Violet stands her ground, she feels a newfound power within her and summons bees that swarm around Father.
Graham sides with Violet, refusing to leave with Father. Bees chase Father away after Violet takes the house key from him.
Violet confirms that the bees will no longer harm Graham as Father leaves, symbolizing Violet and Graham's resolve to stay and face the future together.