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Amidst all the chaos, Taylor contemplates higher education—finally asking a friend about potentially pursuing a master's degree. This discussion signifies her yearning for growth and a semblance of control over her life. However, the dialogue quickly shifts into playful banter, deflecting the seriousness of her ambitions, underscoring how grief can cloud future aspirations.
Concurrently, the narrative introduces a strange concept—parallel universes and alternate realities, using the metaphor of cosmic shifts to reflect personal growth, loss, and identity. Taylor grapples with the thought of an alternate self who may embody everything she longs for in life, highlighting an internal battle between past regrets and present realities.