Twenty-Six | Nathan

Nate narrates domestic calm: Anastasia teaches Robbie to cook Sabrina’s favorite dish while Nate studies. He and Anastasia maintain a platonic arrangement with a pillow barrier after Aaron’s hurtful outburst, using the time to bond and establish routines.

Nate confirms Anastasia had been undereating on Aaron’s plan; Coach Brady approves Nate’s revised nutrition. Although Anastasia fears weight gain and outfit fit, she commits to discussing it with her therapist. Friends rotate cooking lessons, and JJ plans to teach curry. Meanwhile, Nate endures demanding figure-skating basics and stretching under Anastasia’s guidance, with JJ and Henry providing comic relief.

Aaron repeatedly calls to apologize, but Anastasia prioritizes a healthier environment and stays with the hockey house. Sabrina remains neutral but supportive, frequently visiting despite declining to relocate. After dinner, Nate drops Anastasia and Sabrina at the movies for downtime.

Returning home, Nate finds his estranged father waiting. The man criticizes Nate’s lack of responsiveness and finances, then reveals the real purpose: Sasha says she wants to quit skiing. Nate challenges him, explaining Sasha likely wants a Christmas vacation and needs care beyond performance. The father then pointedly mentions evidence of a woman in Nate’s room and remarks about remembering his wife’s birthday, unsettling Nate, before departing to his hotel, leaving family tensions unresolved.