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The mediation session is a somber, clinical affair. The woman, dressed in a navy dress to appear composed, attempts to frame her actions—particularly her joke—as a simple misunderstanding. Yet, her ex-husband's lawyer presents a dossier of past conflicts, and accusations of disrespect and betrayal surface, including private messages from her history with another man, Blake.
Callum's brief statement—"I'm only here for closure"—underscores his emotional detachment. The judge's final decision grants property and custody to Callum, marking the formal end of their marriage. Her hope for some mercy or reconciliation is unmet; Callum merely nods, thanks the mediator, and leaves her with an unspoken message: her attempt to provoke laughter has only crafted this final, painful ending.