The Story She Left Behind

Clara wakes from feverish dreams about the day before. She’s relieved when she looks outside to see the Cumbria landscape. There’s something familiar about the place that makes her want to paint and reminds her of Bronwyn’s story. She runs into Moira, who gives her something to wear. When she looks outside again, she sees Charlie and Wynnie coming toward the house.

Dr. Finlay returns to examine Clara. After he assures her that she’s doing all right, Clara joins Pippa. They chat about the house and Clara’s work until Wynnie and Charlie return. Pippa tells the group that she works with the local theater and alludes to the adaptation of Bronwyn’s play, A World Apart. Afterward, Clara asks Charlie if they can ask Pippa about Bronwyn now, but he’s unsure.

In the study, Charlie tells Clara about the house and grounds. He explains that he can’t tell Pippa about the papers because he’s afraid of hurting her. Feeling hopeless, Clara wonders aloud if finding Bronwyn is a lost cause. The conversation turns intimate, and Clara feels a sudden desire to be close to Charlie. Archie and his wife Adelaide’s arrival interrupts them. Alone afterward, Clara tells herself that she needs to get home.