Rowan confronts Neil about hiding the fact that she has been his target all along. Neil tries to explain himself, but Rowan refuses to listen to his explanations. Neil is genuine in his apology, telling Rowan that he has enjoyed getting to know her better throughout the day. Rowan is hurt and reminds Neil they almost kissed. Neil refers to the moment as a mistake. They get into an argument, and Neil tells Rowan she is sabotaging herself.

The chapter opens with the current Howl standings.

At Pike Place Market, Rowan calls her parents and tells them she is writing a romance novel. They express their love and support. After the call, Rowan rides the Ferris wheel and thinks about her day. She realizes that, in one single day, she has experienced Seattle in ways she never has before. She witnesses a couple nearby getting engaged. She remembers that her yearbook is in her bag and pulls it out.

The first part of the chapter is Neil’s yearbook message to Rowan. In his message, he tells her he is in love with her.

Rowan is in awe of Neil’s love confession. She gets off the Ferris wheel and goes to look for him.