At a public confrontation, Sean refuses to accept blame after someone defends Ms. Stone, insisting he doesn't need an apology and that she's solely at fault. Accusations follow about his past: when a neurological illness left him deaf-mute, June left but Luna supported him for five years, prompting others to ask if he feels guilty. Sean demands an apology if Luna is wrong and rejects being expected to "tolerate her endlessly." Mandy Hollis issues a warning, onlookers jeer when Luna slaps a meal ticket; the argument ends when Sean says, "let's break up," leaving their situation unresolved.