Distraught by the news about Zoya, Lucy stays in bed for a week. She scrolls through old pictures and videos of Zoya and her friends. Desperate for connection, Lucy calls her parents but discovers that they are traveling in Scotland and are not available to talk about her situation. Faye visits her and Sam gives her space, but Lucy continues to mourn Zoya, her previous life, and her youthful body.

On the fifth day of being in bed, Lucy is brought downstairs by Faye to meet Alex, Faye’s wife. Lucy is startled to learn that Faye is a lesbian since Faye had not yet come out when they were 26. Faye urges Lucy to stop hiding in bed, saying, “People need you, Lucy” (140). Another urgent message from Michael underscores this. Lucy does not get out of bed, however, until Felix reminds her of something Future Lucy once said to him: “You have to get up and face the day because every day is a gift” (142).

Lucy receives a call from Coleson Matthews, whom she remembers as the new runner at her job 16 years ago. He reveals that they are now competitors: The pitch-off that Michael was referring to is against Coleson’s company, Ferret Productions.