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I
Tanner stays overnight at the rented house. In the morning, he reflects on his night with Kaitlyn. He was awake all night trying to make sense of the evening.
II
Kaitlyn struggles to engage with Mitch over breakfast. She dismisses Casey’s concern, too, hoping Casey didn’t hear her crying.
III
Jasper wakes up in the woods wet and cold. Overcome by pain, he realizes in horror that Arlo is gone.
IV
After returning to Asheboro, Tanner calls Glen. He tells him about Kaitlyn and everything that’s happened between them. Glen listens and asks questions, suggesting that Tanner talk to Kaitlyn about their argument. He also encourages Tanner to seriously consider what he wants. After the call, Tanner reflects on the conversation and remembers sex with Kaitlyn.
V
Kaitlyn tries to stay busy at work. At the end of the school day, Mitch calls to say Arlo appeared at the house. Kaitlyn tries calling Jasper but he doesn’t answer.
VI
Jasper wakes up again and tries to make sense of what happened. Arlo still isn’t back. It continues raining and Jasper remembers the time he and his dad got caught out on a boat in a storm. They’d thanked God for their survival but Jasper doesn’t believe in God anymore.
VII
Arlo is on the porch when Kaitlyn returns home.
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