In San Francisco, Yelena dines with CULT owner Lucas Oilsman, finalizing her contract terms: creative control for minimal pay. She shares a dark story about her father. Later, at a tiki bar, Yelena meets Nessa Wall, who worries about Marisol’s recent negative change, suspecting Yelena’s influence. Yelena deflects. Despite the tension, Nessa apologizes, wanting to salvage the evening. Yelena senses Nessa’s underlying attraction, and they agree to enjoy their drinks, the mood shifting towards intimacy.
