The Younger Wife

Tully shows Sonny the bag of cash Rachel found, explaining it was hidden in Pamela’s hot-water bottle with a note mentioning a woman named Fiona Arthur, whom their father supposedly hurt. Sonny first suspects that Tully stole the money. He agrees to use half to stabilize their finances but insists she start counseling. He remains distant.

That evening, Rachel waits nervously at a restaurant for her first date with Darcy. He arrives and quickly puts her at ease. She relaxes enough to order an excessive amount of food.

Darcy shares that his two cafes failed during COVID, leading to severe depression, and he now lives with his mother. When the massive food order arrives, they laugh together. Rachel feels happy, and her usual vigilance lifts.

Heather and Stephen attend a dinner party where another guest, Elsa, treats Heather coldly. Elsa repeatedly brings up Stephen’s wife, Pam, and accuses Heather of discarding Pam’s renovation plans for the house.

Stephen defends Heather and ends the evening abruptly. During the silent drive home, Heather senses a tense and dangerous atmosphere.