Odd walks Stormy to her apartment. There is no sign of Robertson, but they still take precautions. While Stormy prepares for bed, Odd looks into the opening times for the bowling alley and movie theaters. He also notes the framed fortune they received from a fortune-telling device at a fair years prior that says, “YOU ARE DESTINED TO BE TOGETHER FOREVER” (231). Stormy attempts to initiate sex when she returns, but Odd declines, mindful of her past trauma. Instead, they share a tender moment, expressing their love. Odd leaves Stormy sleeping peacefully with her pistol and heads home.

As Odd walks home, he encounters dozens of bodachs on the streets. He assumes the homes being swarmed by the spirits belong to the people destined to die but believes the actual tragedy will occur elsewhere. He passes by the spot where he encountered Harlo earlier. He hopes his success with that situation means he can stop the coming disaster. Returning to his apartment, Odd scans for potential threats but finds none. However, inside, he finds a pistol on his floor, left as an invitation or a message.