Doctor's office. Hannah sits in the exam chair. DR. PULASKI enters — apologises for delay, asks about her blackouts. Hannah plays along, distracted, scanning the room for the time. A wall clock reads 12:23. The doctor moves into view; Hannah's face tightens — she's running out of time.
Hannah bursts out of the doctor's office and into the street. She takes off down the sidewalk, dodging slow walkers, slipping between couples. Her breath is quick but controlled.
Hannah moves fast through the city street, past storefronts and blurred faces. She rounds a turn — SMACK. She collides full-force with someone. A firm grip catches her shoulders: WILL. But this Will doesn't know her — he's startled. She calls him by name. An awkward exchange: he insists they've never met. She runs off. He calls after her: "Don't make me come find you!"
City park café terrace. Tree shade, distant chatter. Hannah arrives in a rush, spots JOSH reading a book at a table, and sits across from him. She comments on his Flannery O'Connor novel. They flirt — easy, natural chemistry. She breaks down briefly; he kneels beside her. Then JULIA steps into the frame — striking, late twenties. She's Josh's girlfriend. Josh introduces Hannah. Julia notices Hannah looks shaken. Josh and Julia leave; Hannah forces composure until they're gone, then bolts.
City park. Hannah storms away from the café terrace, hands clenched, breathing hard. Will calls her name (O.S.). She ignores him, quickens pace. He catches up, grabs her shoulder. She whirls around — "Don't touch me!" They argue: she says he lied about fixing things, he says they need to go further back. She's furious and desperate. "I WANT TO GO HOME!" THE HUM builds.