Chapter 21: The Friendly Constraints We kickstart the story for 2019 at the first production meeting for the Dramaticus inaugural production meeting for Richard III. Tensions are high as Ruby tries to lead the family into calmer waters for their first big show. Later, Edward gets a Skype call from Flora who is at the Swiss finishing school La Femme Rafinee and she introduces him to her new friend Sophia. Chapter 22: The Recovered Reading The cast of Richard III begin the round table first read through of the play and Brick and Michael debrief over a drink at the Bistro bar at the end of the day. Chapter 23: The Catchy Barrier Brick tries to build bridges with Kirana. Two weeks later Ruby pops in after rehearsals of Richard III to check in with Michael about how things are going. As a result of that chat, Ruby invites Edward to the Bistro to tell how things are going to be. Another week passes and Ruby and Edward prepare for a Skype call with Flora. Chapter 24: The Extended Understanding Flora begs for a favour from Ruby and Edward, Brick and Sienna relax at the Bistro after a gruelling rehearsal, and the frost begins to thaw between Sienna and Edward. Chapter 25: The Pleading Future Ruby takes an early morning Skype call from Flora and Sophia who have hatched a plan and Frank and River talk about the future.