Hammersmith

Contains spoilers

Summary

  • Molly, Nora, and Ash visit Nora's brother, Joe, and Joe's husband, Ewan, at their flat in Hammersmith, London.
  • Joe and Ewan are welcoming to Molly and ask her questions about her pet, Panda.
  • Joe cooks a delicious pasta-and-broccoli dinner for everyone.
  • Nora notices a Californian Syrah from the Buena Vista vineyard in their wine rack which was signed by Eduardo Martìnez, prompting a discussion about the wine.
  • Ewan offers to open the wine, but Nora declines recalling that Joe had confessed to being an alcoholic the last time she saw him.
  • The evening progresses with conversation about news, music, and movies. They discuss a movie they all enjoyed titled "Last Chance Saloon."
  • Nora brings up her past decision to leave the band she and Joe were in, wondering if Joe ever resented her for it. Joe assures her that it was a long time ago and that he feels regrets for not being understanding of Nora's mental health struggles.
  • Nora confesses that she believes Joe is happier in his current life than he would have been if he stayed in the band, which Joe seemingly doubts.
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