Garrett nervously agrees to Hannah's next trust-building exercise and stands naked in front of her while she lies naked on his bed. He is intensely aroused, but he stays focused on Hannah's comfort because he does not want to frighten her or rush her after their earlier failed attempt at sex.

At Garrett's prompting, Hannah spreads her legs and begins touching herself while Garrett masturbates. He guides her gently, asks what she is thinking about, and learns that she is focused on him, on kissing him, and on the memory of his fingers inside her. Their mutual arousal deepens as Hannah explores what feels good and Garrett tries to hold back so the moment remains about her progress rather than his own release.

As Hannah grows more confident, she uses her fingers and brings herself close to orgasm. Garrett tells her to watch him and, encouraged by his presence and attention, Hannah climaxes with Garrett's name on her lips. Garrett comes at the same time, and the shared release proves that Hannah can experience sexual pleasure with him present without panicking.

Afterward, Hannah throws herself into Garrett's arms, astonished and delighted that she was able to come. In the rush of success, she suggests that they have sex, but Garrett refuses because he believes they need to keep progressing in careful stages. When he calls it 'baby steps,' Hannah connects his approach to her therapist's advice and smiles at him with genuine warmth; Garrett realizes that his feelings for her have deepened beyond simple physical desire.