In which Laura Wing, confronted with disquieting revelations about her sister, grapples with a profound sense of shame and disbelief that unsettles her usual composure, leading her to a restless vigil and a tentative resolve she does not act upon. Meanwhile, social interactions at Mellows continue with an air of polished indifference and subtle calculation, as Laura attempts to navigate her uneasy position amidst domestic tensions and evolving alliances.