Monique arrives at Evelyn’s apartment for the Vivant photo shoot, determined not to jeopardize her position at the magazine. The terrace is crowded with early-arrived crew, and Evelyn, radiant in emerald silk with wind machines and ideal lighting, commands the scene like a born star. She pauses the session to request photos with Monique. Though reluctant and emotionally conflicted, Monique agrees and poses, briefly embracing the allure of Evelyn’s charisma while masking her anger and grief.

Once the photographer and crew depart, and after Frankie leaves elated with the shoot’s success, Monique prepares to go. Grace, exhausted from the morning’s chaos, mentions she thought Monique would stay through her vacation. She reveals that Evelyn gifted her and her husband an all-expenses-paid trip to Costa Rica leaving that night, surprising Monique.

Evelyn appears, still immaculately made up, and insists Grace take the week off, expressing deep gratitude and hugging her goodbye. After Grace leaves, Monique connects the dots: Evelyn, facing breast cancer, is reclaiming control and arranging solitude, refusing to let her body dictate her fate. Monique recognizes this as preparation for a planned death.

Struggling to voice her suspicions, Monique tests the moment with a simple plea for Evelyn to take care. Evelyn remains calm and affectionate, briefly squeezing Monique’s hand and predicting Monique’s exceptional future. In a fleeting, readable expression, Evelyn communicates finality. Monique understands: this is a deliberate, quiet farewell, and Evelyn intends to die on her own terms.