The subsequent chapters chronicle Tara’s complex relationships and personal history, including a secret romance with Kolton (Kash) while in another relationship, the tumultuous backstory of her adoption and family issues, and the development of new friendships and a date with Nico. The narrative also explores the betrayal of a best friend over a high school crush, the narrator's battle with depression during the COVID-19 lockdown, and her current feelings of emotional disconnect and exhaustion in a present-day relationship.