Colin surprises the narrator by showing up with a bouquet of red roses, creating a moment of affection between them. Initially preoccupied with thoughts of Alex, the narrator feels a rush of happiness from Colin’s romantic gesture. After sharing a kiss, she embraces the moment and takes the flowers to the kitchen, reflecting on the sweetness of their gesture while enjoying the fragrance of the roses.

As she prepares the flowers, her mind drifts back to Alex, wondering if he ever gave meaningful gifts to his girlfriend, contrasting Colin's thoughtful gesture. She imagines Alex's gifts would likely be impractical, suggesting a more dangerous and less romantic nature as she muses on their different approaches to relationships.