Content Warning: This section of the guide discusses ableism.

The travel coordinator from Channel 12 begins arranging the trip to London, and Melody’s mom informs her that Mrs. V has agreed to accompany Melody as her full-time aide. Mom is flustered by all the logistics, but the travel coordinator states that Helen Keller overcame many challenges to travel the world, and encourages Mom to let Melody do the same.

Melody researches Helen Keller and finds her accomplishments inspiring. She also looks up the I.D.E.A. conference and feels intimidated because she isn’t sure what she has to offer.

Melody insists on two shopping trips with Mom because she knows that they will forget something on the first trip. Dad looks worried about the whole thing. Melody checks social media and sees that her story is still trending. She goes to sleep smiling after receiving a proud message from Noah.

As Melody sees Miss Gertie watering her roses, a car arrives, bringing a stylish teenager dressed all in red. Miss Gertie hugs the teenager, who looks less enthusiastic. Mrs. V, Miss Gertie, and the teenager come over to Melody’s house. Miss Gertie introduces the teenager as her grand-niece, Skylar Foster, but Skylar seems resigned and apprehensive.