The Good Sister

Content Warning: This section discusses sexual abuse of a minor.

Fern visits Nina at Sun Meadows. Nina’s speech therapist Teresa has made some progress with her speech using a therapy called cranial magnetic stimulation. Fern is impressed to hear Nina say words like “apple” (115) and “lion” (115) from her flash cards. Her overdose caused Nina significant brain damage, making it difficult for her to speak or function independently. Fern recalls the day Nina slept in very late into the afternoon. She had wanted to wake Nina, but Rose was scared Nina would get cranky at the intrusion. When the twins finally entered her room, they found Nina in a coma. It was determined Nina had overdosed on valium and alcohol and suffered irreparable brain damage. She was soon shifted to a permanent care facility. Nina now asks Fern about Rose. Rose doesn’t visit Nina, as Nina unsettles her. Fern tells Nina about Rose’s visit to Europe. Fern also mentions she has met a boy.

When Fern gets home, she tells Wally about the nice visit with her mother. Wally’s idea for a new app—FollowUp—is raising interest among investors. The app aims to send customized responses for one’s social engagements and invites.