Part One, Chapters 2-3 Summary

Ellie Hathaway wakes from a nightmare that stems from the case she successfully defended in the previous weeks. Ellie successfully got an acquittal for a man who sexually abused several girls. Due to this, Ellie is unsatisfied with her life and unsure where she wants it to go from here. Ellie's boyfriend, Stephen, however, is excited about her win and has arranged for her to interview at his law firm, a large firm Ellie once wanted to be a part of. On the way to the interview, Ellie's car breaks down. Instead of feeling sympathy for her, Stephen is annoyed that she missed the interview and embarrassed him. This situation causes Ellie to realize how unhappy she is in her relationship as well. Ellie wants to have children, but Stephen does not and this has caused tension...