Thea researches Annie's background at the library, learning about her RISD scholarship and the rumors of her pregnancy. She discovers Annie left a portfolio with her faculty advisor before withdrawing - artwork that may document her relationship with Edward Cairn.
David calls demanding Sloane return to Boston. He dismisses her pro bono work as not "real" - revealing his blind spot about what matters. Sloane realizes he doesn't truly see her, only the practical woman who fits his plans.
Sloane visits Caleb's home to review family materials. He shows her Annie's letters, photographs, and tells her about his mother's decline after Annie's disappearance. They work until midnight building the case timeline, and Caleb begins to feel something he knows he should ignore.
Sloane reviews the case files late into the night, finding the criminal case complex but the civil suit viable. She confesses to Thea that she feels like she's drowning, that she wants to do something that matters. Thea agrees to help her coordinate with federal prosecutors.
Caleb reflects on his meeting with Sloane and what Annie's death has meant to his family. Thea Ashford approaches him with a warning about what civil litigation will mean - including the discovery of Annie's diary. Thea warns him about Sloane's engagement and complicated situation.
Sloane, engaged to David Chen, receives a call pressuring her to return to Boston for wedding planning. Caleb Wren approaches her about filing a civil wrongful death suit against the Cairn estate for his aunt Annie's murder. Sloane agrees to evaluate the case despite David's expectations.
