A determined woman with a PhD insists on becoming Mr. Griffin’s assistant despite harsh warnings that the job requires 24/7 availability and involves cleaning up his messes, even risking her life. Mr. Griffin reluctantly agrees, skeptical of her motives, suspecting she might be after his money. She reveals a personal item that keeps her going, hinting at a deeper reason for her commitment. Mr. Griffin reflects on his own long, painful obsession with a man named Nolan and reveals that in three days, a recording left by Nathan—someone important to both—will be unlocked, promising answers before she intends to follow Nathan in death.