Chapter 33

At dawn on the last day, Harriet wakes beside a sleeping Wyn, sore but content after their late‑night reconciliation. Feeling the weight of the group’s rift, she slips out, decides to bring everyone coffee as a peace offering, and walks into town reflecting on her pattern of avoiding conflict.

At the Warm Cup window, Harriet encounters Cleo. They awkwardly greet each other, then choose to walk by the water. Harriet admits she never learned to fight with people she loves and apologizes for hiding her breakup and withdrawing. Cleo acknowledges she was unfair and, reading Harriet’s fear of change and denial, shows empathy for why Harriet stayed silent.

Cleo then reveals she is pregnant after choosing a donor with Kimmy. Overwhelmed, both women cry and hug. Cleo describes excitement mixed with terror, worries about being a bad mother, and shares longstanding insecurities that friends prefer Kimmy’s outgoing personality—feelings sharpened since she stopped drinking. Harriet counters that Cleo is essential to their chosen family and promises unwavering support as Cleo changes.

Reassured, Cleo admits her harshness toward Sabrina and frets about how the news will land. Harriet predicts Sabrina will ultimately understand and celebrate her, and the two reaffirm their family bond. Buoyed by joy at becoming “co‑godmothers,” they resolve to move forward, signaling hope for group repair despite looming changes.