Avery takes a train ride back to her hometown while answering a call from Caleb's mother. Mrs. Bennett defends Caleb and scolds Avery for leaving college. Avery ends the call and continues on her journey. She pulls her suitcase through town, walking past the local church and diner. When she walks into her family house, Mr. Ross and Mrs. Ross notice her shorn hair. Avery announces her college withdrawal, sparking her father's outrage.
Avery sits on a passenger train while Mrs. Bennett calls her mobile phone. Caleb's mother brushes off the hair-cutting incident and criticizes Avery for withdrawing from university. Avery refuses to argue further, disconnects the call, and chooses to start anew.
00:55: Walking Through the Hometown
Avery steps off the train and enters her hometown with her bags. She wheels her heavy luggage down familiar roads, passing the church and the local diner. She stays quiet as she makes the long walk toward her childhood front door.
01:14: Arriving at the Ross House
Avery walks inside her parents' house, where Mr. Ross and Mrs. Ross stare in surprise. They question why she came home and ask about her ruined hair. Avery states plainly that she left college, which throws Mr. Ross into deep anger.
Key Lines from Episode 4
“Why? Because Caleb cut a little of your hair? Over something that small? Really?”
“Mrs Bennett, I'm tired. When I get home, I'll explain everything to my parents myself.”
“I withdrew from school.”
“We worked ourselves to the bone to send you to college—so you could throw your future away?”
How Episode 4 Ends
The episode ends inside the Ross living room as Mr. Ross confronts his daughter in furious disbelief. He demands to know why she threw away her education after all their hard work and sacrifices. Will Avery be able to explain Caleb's public betrayal, or will her parents refuse to hear the truth?