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At the Moving On Circle, Louisa’s group discusses the future. Listening to the other members talk makes Louisa contemplate her situation. Finally, she opens up about New York; everyone is shocked when she says she isn’t taking the job because of Lily.

Louisa receives the paperwork from New York but hides it under her bed. She reminds herself that Lily needs her and ignores Nathan’s calls.

One night, Sam comes over to say he has a disciplinary meeting with his bosses about giving her a ride in the ambulance. Louisa feels uneasy when he leaves; a voice tells her not to get too close to him. Then she takes a package off the step and brings it in for Lily. Inside, the two find a letter and photo album from Camilla to Lily. They look through the photos of Will together.

Afterward, Louisa emails Nathan explaining why she can’t take the job and emails Mr. Gopnik, declining his offer.