Kate hastily leaves a place, feeling disturbed by the crows and the memories of a past incident.
She considers returning to London but is haunted by a previous attempt to leave her partner, Simon, and the violent argument they had about her job in children's publishing.
Kate recalls Simon’s control over her and her realization that he was the problem, not her job.
She remembers Simon's first act of physical violence and her decision to leave him, resulting in a stay at a cold hotel while receiving his pleading texts.
After hearing a voicemail from Simon claiming he overdosed in a suicide attempt, she rushes back to him only to find out he faked it.
Following this incident, Kate resigns from her job, further isolating herself from her supportive colleagues and independence.
Back in present time, Kate decides against returning to Simon, fearing for her safety and the safety of her unborn child.
The next day, Kate goes to the local village for supplies, feeling the freedom and trepidation of being alone for the first time in a while.
She encounters reminders of her oppressive relationship with Simon even while engaging in simple tasks like grocery shopping.
In conversation with the cashier, Kate learns she may be connected to an old family name, Weyward, which she was previously unaware of.
Upon returning to the cottage she inherited, Kate searches for any links between her family and the Weywards.
While searching, she finds old passports and draws a parallel between the young woman in the photos (her Aunt Violet) and herself.