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Helen's arrival at the cottage is met with a mix of nostalgia and discomfort, particularly due to her relationship with her emotionally unavailable uncle, who has been a source of both support and melancholy. Their conversation reveals layers of unresolved emotions stemming from the family tragedy that surround the memory of Beth, who was believed to have taken her own life. Helen's uncle offers her the promise of solitude while simultaneously lamenting the strained ties within their family.