Ruth and Scott spend six weeks in a hotel room as Ruth attempts to heal physically and mentally. Her dreams are haunted by memories of her attack, and she spends her days in the hotel room waiting for Scott to return. Because her attack occurred on September 14, she associates it with the September 11, 2001 (9/11) terrorist attacks. Ruth attempts to leave the hotel room to use a vending machine in the hall, propping the door open with a Patricia Highsmith book, but has a panic attack when a man walks up behind her.

Three days after meeting Wendy, Amanda can no longer resist the temptation to research her case. She discovers that Wendy’s real name is Naomi Cotton, and that the man accused of killing her daughter is Frank Quinn. She also learns that Naomi was arrested for harassing Quinn, but the charges were dropped. Amanda continues to stalk Crone, determining that he has a weekly therapy appointment. She realizes she can never let her anger go, and texts Wendy to meet up, an idea brewing in her head.