Summary

As LaPointe settles into her new house, an unexpected invitation arrives from Brandon's family to join them on a vacation in Hawai'i. This gesture carries bittersweet undertones as Brandon's mother expresses her lingering hope for a reconciliation between LaPointe and her son. LaPointe reflects on the wedding that Brandon's family generously funded, feeling a sense of regret that their marriage did not endure. However, during the vacation, LaPointe finds herself contemplating the possibility of reconnecting with Brandon, fostering a glimmer of hope for their relationship.

While LaPointe enjoys the beauty of Hawai'i, she also grapples with the discomfort triggered by reminders of colonization, such as plantations and missionary barracks. These reminders serve as poignant symbols of the historical injustices endured by indigenous communities and prompt LaPointe to reflect on her own ancestral heritage.

On one of their final days in Hawai'i...