During a blizzard, Louisa arrives for work and discovers that Will is ill. In Nathan’s absence, she attempts to care for him but grows increasingly concerned about his rising fever. Later, Nathan arrives and rushes to help Will lower his body temperature. Due to his injury, Will is unable to regulate his own body temperature. After 40 minutes, his fever breaks. Nathan instructs Louisa to repeat what they did in a few hours and leaves. Unable to return home in the snow, Camilla asks Louisa to stay overnight with Will. Later, Louisa updates Nathan on Will’s condition and asks about Will’s father, Steven. Nathan hints at Steven’s infidelity and advises Louisa not to inform Camilla of her husband’s absence.

As the evening progresses, Louisa and Will chat. To entertain him, she shares stories about her family and affinity for bold clothing, which started in childhood with yellow-and-black striped tights. She cares for Will throughout the night and falls asleep next to him. Camilla wakes Louisa in the morning and questions why she is sleeping in Will’s bed. When Louisa shares that Will was ill, Camilla scolds her for not contacting her or her husband. While they speak, Steven enters and apologizes for not hearing Louisa’s calls while wearing the same clothing from the day before.