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Thea sends Bunk to visit Bray and Ty daily but avoids joining them, noticing that Riggs’s psychic attacks have increased since their arrival. One evening, as Thea cooks, Bray and Bunk charge through her door with Ty close behind. Ty apologizes, explains that they got away from him, and chats with Thea about settling into Redbud Hollow. Bray gifts Thea a drawing before going to see the chickens.
Lucy enters, carrying Bray, and Rem follows. After introductions, Thea invites Ty and Bray to stay for dinner. Everyone connects easily over the meal, sharing stories and finding common ground. Afterward, Rem teases Thea about having her childhood crush next door. Despite planning to tell them about Riggs’s attacks, Thea remains silent.
Meanwhile, in prison, Riggs intensifies his psychic assaults. He discovers that pain sharpens his abilities, giving him more control despite the toll on his body. He plots Thea’s death.
As June arrives and the 15th anniversary of John’s and Cora’s murders approaches, Thea, Lucy, and Rem visit the graves. Thea finally tells them about Riggs’s recent attacks. Lucy urges her to add more charm bags, and Rem advises her to call Detective Howard. They place hydrangeas on the grave. Rem bitterly observes the Foxes’ absence.