Pepper has been feeling dizzy, nauseated, and generally unwell. She discusses her symptoms with her friends Maisie and Dot, who philosophize that while feeling sick is common in old age, it could also be a sign of impending death. Darcy calls and expresses concern, but Pepper dismisses her and changes the subject. Her granddaughter, Lola, sends a series of emojis about her being sick.

At dinner, Pepper finds the food disgusting and cannot eat. This worries Moth, who invites her for a game of “backgammon,” their code for their sexual relationship. Before she can leave, Roger approaches and explains that their daughter Alice asked him to check on her. Pepper curtly dismisses him and leaves for her “game night” with Moth.

Still feeling ill, Pepper receives a confusing phone call from a woman she doesn’t recognize. She eventually realizes it is her daughter, Alice, who is so worried about Pepper’s confusion that she cancels three meetings to come over immediately. When Alice arrives, she confronts her mother about the phone call and questions Pepper about her new relationship with Moth. Alice expresses shock and concern that her mother is having sex at her age and reveals she has scheduled a doctor’s appointment, suspecting the onset of dementia.