Chapter 5
Summary
- Marina praises Sam's performance at work and offers a high-five in celebration.
- Sam's physical discomfort from her footwear is apparent, but it's overshadowed by professional success and a sense of accomplishment.
- Ted mentions everyone is going out for drinks to celebrate the influx of business, which Sam agrees to after checking in at home.
- Sam calls her husband, Phil, hoping for enthusiasm, but he sounds defeated and tired, declining her invitation to join the celebrations.
- After a brief disappointment, Sam tells her daughter, Cat, about her successful day at work over the phone.
- Cat encourages Sam to enjoy her evening out instead of returning home to cook dinner, arguing that her father can manage on his own.
- Sam indulges in a little victory dance while entering figures into the software at work.
- Simon, a colleague, surprises her during her celebration, and they discuss the successful deals she closed.
- Simon criticizes her for not securing a deal with Framptons and for alleged unprofessional behavior, undermining Sam's achievements.
- Simon accuses Sam of attending a meeting drunk, based on a complaint, which Sam immediately denies but Simon walks away unconvinced.
- Sam considers leaving after her exchange with Simon but Marina convinces her to stay for drinks to celebrate her success.
- At the pub with coworkers, Sam deflects questions about her husband Phil and his job search, preferring to enjoy the evening.
- Sam shares an anecdote about wearing uncomfortable shoes for work, which her colleagues insist she puts on again to celebrate properly.
- Celebrating turns into dancing at the pub, where Sam receives a compliment from Joel, lifting her spirits further.
- A tall, serious-looking man approaches Sam during the party, hands her a Jiffy bag, and then disappears into the crowd.