Ruby faces a reckoning. After Douglas confronts her about her past and his own wartime memories resurface, the household is shaken by raw honesty, fear, and grief. As the three adults finally speak openly, their shared vulnerabilities forge an uneasy truce. Meanwhile, Ruby pours her restlessness into stitching a ragdoll for Edie, trying to shield her daughter from the tension crackling around them. In the warmth of the evening, as the trio bicker over music and cards, Ruby glimpses a surprising truth: that real love—even the complicated kind—can be steady, comforting, and fiercely protective in the face of what lies ahead.

Content Warning: Contains elements of violence and references to child abuse.

Made with support from NZ On Air, the Earle Creativity and Development Trust, and Manawatū People’s Radio.