Fever Dream

David redirects Amanda’s attention to her memories, bringing her back to the rental house and afternoon with Carla. She describes Carla leaving the house, and David asks to know more about the rescue distance. Amanda tells him that the “invisible thread” that connects her to Nina changes. Sometimes, it is short, and she needs her daughter close by. Other times, the thread is slack, and mother and daughter can drift further from one another.

Returning to her memories, Amanda recalls going to the store with Nina after Carla leaves. Nina asks many questions and wonders if the people in town speak the same language as they do in Buenos Aires. Amanda enjoys driving down the dirt roads without the stress of city traffic and listens to Nina as she plays with a stuffed mole and puts on her “rich nobility” voice. They buy bread, fruits, and vegetables from market stalls downtown and then visit a home goods store for pool toys. While Amanda is paying, she hears a loud shriek that alarms Nina. The sound comes from a girl who appears to be the cashier’s daughter.