In the epilogue of the story, Scott grapples with his experience from the final battle with Nitty and begins to reflect on the nature of free will and predestination. He has a conversation with his friend Howard while getting his tooth fixed, discussing the concept of quantum erasure and its implications for their understanding of reality. Howard reveals that there was a scientist in Helsinki who tried to disrupt predestination but tragically died in a lab explosion, mirroring the gas explosion that destroyed Alejandra’s apartment.

Meanwhile, Alejandra confides in her friend Stacy during a Pilates session, revealing that she has considered drastic measures like memory erasure to escape the oppressive weight of predestination. Stacy reassures her, mentioning that quantum physicist Quinn believes everything is meant to work out for her and Scott, but Alejandra is unnerved by this certainty.

Later, Scott and Alejandra meet for dinner, where Scott shares his discovery about the Helsinki scientist. Alejandra is stunned when she realizes that Quinn had called her from Helsinki during the time of the explosion. This revelation shakes both of them as they begin to suspect that Quinn might be more than just a quirky physicist—that he might be predestination itself, subtly manipulating their lives.

In a climactic moment, Quinn reveals to Scott that Alejandra has a predetermined fate: she will die within the next five years. He shows Scott a vision of her funeral, suggesting that Scott’s only real choice is how to spend the time they have left together. This leaves Scott conflicted, as he wonders if there is still a way to fight against destiny or if he must accept it.