Sloane argues the motion before Judge Mahoney and wins authorization for a ground-penetrating radar examination. A mysterious caller provides documents suggesting the mausoleum was modified AFTER Annie's disappearance.
Caleb processes the deposition revelations while sitting outside the Weathered Anchor. Maren finds him and brings him to Cairnwood Manor, where Sloane arrives after the drive from Portland. Over dinner, they discuss the motion and what finding Annie would mean.
Sloane deposes Judge Edward Cairn, revealing that the family mausoleum was sealed two months before Annie's disappearance and police never searched it properly. She files a motion for forensic examination. Afterward, Caleb thanks her; their connection deepens.
Sloane prepares deposition questions for Judge Cairn. When David arrives, she finally confronts him - telling him he doesn't see the real her. She ends the engagement, choosing herself and the case over the safe life.
Working late on depositions, Caleb notices Sloane never looks happy after David's calls. She confesses David wants her home and doesn't see the real her. Caleb crosses a line: "You either want to be with someone or you don't." He tells her he sees her - the real her - not the woman David expects.
David calls with an ultimatum - he's flying up Friday, and Sloane must choose between coming home or ending their relationship. He reveals Victoria Hammond told him about Sloane spending time with Caleb.
Thea opens Annie's art portfolio from RISD, finding intimate sketches of Edward Cairn and a devastating letter where he warned her about "consequences" if she didn't terminate the pregnancy.
Sloane reads Annie's diary, which documents her relationship with Edward Cairn from hopeful beginning to terrifying end. Annie's voice emerges - young, artistic, increasingly desperate as she refused to terminate the pregnancy.
Caleb meets with Sloane to discuss the settlement offer. She reveals the Cairns threatened David's career too. They share a charged moment where Sloane admits Caleb sees her differently than anyone else has. He tells her she's brave and someone who matters.
Sloane meets with the Cairn family's high-powered lawyers who offer $500K settlement with NDA. They threaten to attack Annie's character and imply Sloane's career could suffer. Sloane refuses the settlement, committing to fight despite threats. She calls Caleb to confirm they're going forward.
After visiting Ruth, Caleb sits at Annie's memorial bench and remembers her teaching him to draw at age four - "Draw what it feels like, not what it looks like." Sloane finds him and they share a moment of connection, holding hands in the fog.
Sloane and Caleb visit Annie's mother Ruth, who shares memories of Annie's pregnancy and fear before her disappearance. Ruth gives them hidden photographs of Annie with Edward Cairn - physical proof of the relationship. Caleb shows a tender side with his great-aunt.
