In Five Years

Bella hasn’t spoken to Dannie for two weeks. Dannie is giving her space, but it is very difficult and painful. Wedding planning has proceeded, with invitations sent out and flowers and catering decided upon. Dannie goes to a bridal salon and buys the first dress she tries on. As she leaves, Aaron calls to tell her that the latest results are not good and that Bella wants her there.

Bella tells Dannie that they have to deal with their relationship before they talk about her sickness. Aaron proposed to Bella the night before and told her that she’s his soulmate and he is fated to be with her regardless of what happens with the cancer. Bella tells Dannie that she, too, is capable of this kind of love but that Bella doesn’t think she has it.

It is late November. Bella undergoes a more invasive form of chemotherapy while Dannie keeps planning the upcoming wedding. Aldridge tells Dannie that the California clients have taken her questions to heart and decided not to go public. They’ve also hired the firm as in-house counsel and want Dannie to head the team. This is the step Dannie needs to take to make junior partner.