To the sharp conclusion that Tania withdrew was Stephanie and Mark's ultimate silence. How many times had they been on the wrong end of the relationship dynamic? It was indeed said that people come and go, but the pandemic hurtled another meaning to it altogether.
Tania who didn't water down her statement was the wake-up call for them. Although both Stephanie and Mark were Immune, it didn't mean they couldn't learn from this lesson. There were living people they knew who were Protected and unsure of their living expectancy. To Tania herself, for example.
"Say, Tania, have you received the safety net in your bank account?" It was Mark's attempt to make amend in their relationship with Tania.
"No, I don't have a bank account yet," she answered weakly.
