overhears a conversation between him and Julia, where her father expresses guilt over not being a better father to Maeve. This realization shakes her, leaving her questioning their strained relationship.After reading a letter from her mother, Maeve begins to consider that maybe her father is capable of being there for her, despite his past mistakes. When the man who killed her mother takes a plea deal,

Maeve finds herself beginning the painful process of healing. Julia’s small act of making waffles brings a flicker of warmth in the coldness of their new home.Finally, Maeve speaks to her father, admitting her struggles and asking for a fresh start. Together, they begin to rebuild their relationship, with Maeve committing to take small steps toward healing, even starting with a mural in her baby brother’s room. The story closes with a sense of hope that, while the past can never be undone, Maeve can find a new path forward, one step at a time.