At a hotel, Ms. Scott unexpectedly encounters Mr. Zack, a man from her past who tries to provoke her by recalling their rejected relationship and suggesting she missed her chance to be with him. Their tense exchange escalates when Nancy, who is introduced as Zack's fiancée, confronts Ms. Scott with harsh remarks about her prospects and demands an apology. Zack sides with Nancy, warning Ms. Scott that she cannot leave without resolving the conflict. Despite this pressure, Ms. Scott insists she will not stay, leaving the confrontation unresolved as Zack reflects on his late arrival and the resulting awkward encounter.