Nora confronts Colin, begging him to confess sincere love because Mdm. Mort told her that might keep her alive. Colin rejects her, declaring he hates her and will never love Nora Gibson in this life or any other. Heartbroken, Nora says she has fulfilled his wish, accepts that she's dying, and drinks the offered drink to 'let go,' freeing him to be with Stella. Later, Mrs. Dunn's divorce agreement is handed to Colin; when asked if anyone remembers him someone replies 'I don't.' Nora's final vow—'let's never meet again'—leaves the rupture unresolved.