Camille nervously prepares for the club’s grand reopening. She knows she loves Jack but still worries about confusing Bea. She and Jack meet up and head to the club together. Jack calms Camille’s nerves by reminding her that she belongs to him.

Jack leads Camille around the new club, introducing her to his friends. Jack also talks to Emerson and Charlotte Grant, who “own the greatest kink club in the United States” and flew out specifically to support Jack (293). Emerson congratulates Jack’s work, reminding him that their clubs are about people, not sex. Afterward, Jack gives a toast, thanking his friends and family for their support.

While Jack circulates the room, Camille talks to Julian. He commends her for changing Jack, but she won’t take credit. Then, Julian asserts that it must be hard for her now that Jack is leaving Paris. Camille is stunned to hear of Jack’s plans to return to California after reopening the club.

In the club’s new BDSM room, Jack ties Camille up in a new, intricate position. They talk quietly while he works, both tense about different things. Finally, Jack professes his love to Camille, and she reciprocates. Amid the display, Camille feels happy as she overhears a couple refer to her and Jack’s presentation as “art.”

Back at home, Camille joins Jack in his room, where he watches her masturbate. Then they have penetrative sex. As she orgasms, Jack tells her how perfect they are for each other. They both climax and collapse into each other.

Suddenly, Bea’s frantic voice interrupts the lovers. She is panicking because Camille is not in her room. Jack lies that Camille is in his room helping him with something. He makes breakfast for Bea and sets her up with a movie before sneaking into Camille’s room “in search of some paper and a pen” (311); he wants to write Camille another note. He is shocked when he looks in her drawer and finds his letter to Em and a photograph of them; overcome with memories, he realizes he is making a mistake with Camille.

Jack confronts Camille about the letter and photo. She explains where she found them and her intention of returning them to Jack on the day of the nanny interview. Jack accuses her of being a fraud and breaks up with her. An argument ensues, but a worried Bea interrupts.

Over the following days, Camille doesn’t see Jack at all. She wishes they could talk about what happened but is afraid to confront him, convinced his upset is really about Em. Then one day, Elizabeth stops by and demands that Camille explain what’s going on; Jack has been moody again at work, and she wants to know why. She and Camille split a bottle of wine and spend the afternoon talking. Camille details everything that’s happened between her and Jack, including the story behind the letter and photo. Elizabeth suggests that Camille apologize for hiding the truth and give Jack another chance.

In the days after his fight with Camille, Jack spends his time working at the club, getting drunk at night, and crashing at Phoenix’s apartment. One morning, Phoenix wakes him up, insisting he answer his phone. She also confronts him about his relationship with Camille, urging him to return home and make amends. She reminds him that he can’t let Em’s death keep him from happiness forever. Jack breaks down, blaming himself for Em’s death. Elizabeth appears and joins the conversation. She assures Jack that Em’s death was out of his control and encourages him to make up with Camille. Jack acquiesces. After cleaning himself up, he joins Phoenix and Elizabeth for coffee at a café. They further discuss his circumstances and relationship with Camille.

Jack spends the following month working on himself. He gets a therapist and starts to address his grief. Finally, he visits the bench he donated to the park in Em’s memory. He reflects on the past and present, realizing he will always love Em but that his love for Camille is even stronger.

At the club before Christmas, Elizabeth gives Jack a California-inspired snow globe. They chat about the club and agree they are glad Jack is staying in Paris.

On Christmas Eve morning, Camille prepares to head out to Giverny to spend the holiday with Marguerite. Jack gives her a gift and tries to convince her to stay, insisting she is family, but Camille is still hurt that he called her a fraud and leaves.

On the way to the train, Camille opens Jack’s gift. It is her own ballerina jewelry box, and inside is a letter expressing Jack’s love and regret and apologizing for how he acted and what he said. He understands if she doesn’t want to be with him but hopes she’ll remember him fondly.

In Camille’s absence, Jack and Bea decorate cookies and talk about Camille. Realizing how much he and Bea need Camille, he puts Bea in the car, and they race to the train station. They find Camille before she leaves and insist that she come home. Bea announces that Camille isn’t her nanny anymore, and Jack kisses her. They make amends and head home.

Camille and Jack attend a Christmas party at Julian’s parents’ house. Camille feels welcomed and happy at the event. Back at home afterward, the lovers retreat to their BDSM room, where they have sex.

Jack takes Bea to the hospital to meet her new baby brother. He and Camille have made a life together in the past years. He watches Bea greet Camille and the baby, feeling happier than he ever has.