The chapter depicts a meticulous planning session lasting over an hour.
The protagonist, Molly, repeatedly expresses doubt, saying “No” and “I can’t,” but receives encouragement from her friends.
Mr. Preston, Juan Manuel, and Charlotte each offer support, comparing Molly's potential to detective Columbo and dismissing her doubts.
They practice various scenarios and devise answers for all potential questions and situations.
Despite feeling conflicted about deception, Molly is reassured by Juan Manuel's advice that sometimes negative actions are necessary for a good outcome.
Molly has to regard her kind friends as adversaries during rehearsals to prepare for her interaction with a person named Rodney.
After thorough preparation, Molly's friends show pride and confidence in her ability to execute the plan.
The team has formulated a strategy that involves Molly texting Rodney to lure him into a trap.
Molly writes an urgent text to Rodney mentioning a murder and police revelations, asking for verification before sending it.
Upon reviewing, Mr. Preston suggests adding the word 'urgently,' and after adjusting her text, Molly hesitantly sends the message.
Rodney promptly replies, asking Molly to meet him at 'the OG,' which Molly realizes stands for The Olive Garden.
Molly's friends assist her with crafting a response in her typical polite and eloquent style, with Juan Manuel specifically noting she should use the term 'delightful.'
With the message sent, Molly's friends offer one last round of encouragement emphasizing their belief in her, despite her own lingering doubts.
Molly takes a deep breath, gains confidence, and leaves the house to meet Rodney.