Clare narrates this very short chapter. It takes place in the present, 2003. Clare describes what she does when Henry disappears in time and how she has grown to appreciate her alone time away from Henry.

It is now 2004, and Clare is having an exhibit of her artwork. Clare’s family is there, as is Richard. Present day Alba has come along with Henry and when she throws a mild tantrum, he vanishes. In the midst of the exhibit, Clare must attend to Alba, who is screaming for her.

Henry has apparently been injured on a recent trip in time. Clare gently tries to wake him up and begins to help him recuperate. The narrative moves from July 2004, to Christmas Eve. Clare runs into Dr. Kendrick and his family. She speaks briefly with Kenrick. He asks to view Alba’s DNA, a request which she adamantly rejects.