The chapter opens with a visit from the Governess to her son-in-law, who has come to see her. The Governess asks her son if he will trust her, and he assures her that he will. He tells her that his mother has abandoned him, and that she will be haunted by his nightmares for the rest of her life. She tells him that he should buy a gun, but he refuses, saying that he is stronger than he ever was. He then tells her about his flight with skyworld, which has more flights than any other company, and how his father has been delayed in Singapore. He sends a message to his son, saying he regrets his flight cancellation, and tells him to see him around. After the visit, Dr. Bell asks him if he would like to take some pictures of him with the conference director. The director says that he has been waiting to hear from him about his big announcement, and wants to know how he plans to announce it. The doctor says he will wait until after his speech, and the director thanks him for taking the time. He says that the conference knows that he knows about their presence on their planet, and they know he will make a big announcement about it. He asks if they can snap a picture of him before he delivers his big speech, but the director says they will have to wait for his speech. He thanks the doctor for the time he has taken, and says he is very knowledgeable about his species. Dr. bell says that they know that he's learned about the presence of the other species on the other side of the world, and asks if he can tell