Dober has had a profound impact on Cora's life. He has awakened her to a world of passion and desire, a world that she never knew existed. However, their relationship has also brought out the worst in Cora. She has become increasingly dishonest and manipulative, using her relationships to get what she wants.
After Dober storms out, Cora calls Martin. The phone rings and rings; she leaves a message: a stammered apology, an admission that things with Dober aren’t “just” casual. She listens to the recorded beep and realizes the sound of her own voice is foreign. The episode ends with Martin’s ghosted silhouette on her voicemail screen; she hasn’t heard back.
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