Summit Lake

On December 28, 2010, Becca and her boyfriend, Jack, spend time in Summit Lake. Becca’s father expresses his approval of Jack. Later, Becca reassures Jack that the socioeconomic gap between their families doesn’t matter to her.

At Millie’s Coffee House, they encounter Becca’s ex-boyfriend, Richard Walker. After Richard leaves, they discuss when to tell their friends about their relationship, and Jack says it might upset Brad. When they return to the Eckersley house, Brad is waiting for them. He confesses that he’s in love with Becca, and he’s heartbroken when she and Jack reveal they’ve been together since the summer. Feeling betrayed, Brad argues with Jack before leaving.

On March 10, Kelsey struggles with insomnia and takes a pre-dawn walk. She runs into Rae, who invites her into the coffee shop. Rae senses Kelsey’s distress and mentions the town gossip about her dinner with Dr. Ambrose.

Kelsey confesses to Rae that her obsession with the case connects to a violent assault she survived and that visiting the crime scene triggered her latent trauma. Rae listens compassionately. As Kelsey leaves, Rae mentions a local rumor that Becca kept a journal and promises to ask around about its location.