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Iris and Caleb get into an argument about Caleb’s aggression on the court. Caleb is furious with Iris for implying that he intentionally hurt August and slaps her in the face. He immediately apologizes, but Iris insists that she’s leaving him. Despite his protests, Iris grabs Sarai and drives to a nearby hotel. However, neither of her credit cards works, and she doesn’t have enough cash for the room. She realizes that Caleb’s name is on the cards. While driving away, a police officer pulls her over. Then, Caleb appears. The police officer accuses her of stealing the car and kidnapping Sarai. Caleb tells the officer that Iris is unwell and often has such “episodes.” A devastated Iris drives home with Caleb.
Iris discovers that her journal is missing. She accuses Caleb of taking it, and he becomes violent. He pushes her onto the bed and holds a gun to her. He threatens to use the gun if she doesn’t open her legs so that he can penetrate her. He rapes her, promising to kill her if she tells anyone about this or tries to leave again.