The Room on Rue Amélie

Ruby falls into a deep melancholy. Marcel still hasn’t come home. Charlotte comes by to check on her regularly. Marcel eventually arrives, and Ruby tells him about the pregnancy loss. Marcel is visibly upset but acknowledges that it may be for the best. Over the next few months, he is increasingly absent.

One day, Ruby receives a delayed letter from her parents, asking Ruby to bring her child back to America. She writes a response and reflects on her life so far. Later, Charlotte comes to invite Ruby over; her parents tell her that Charlotte won’t be returning to school and ask her to tutor Charlotte in English. They discuss rumors about the treatment and removal of Jewish people. While Madame Dacher is cautious, Monsieur Dacher refuses to believe the worst.

Ruby and Charlotte begin English lessons. Later, Marcel arrives with a luxurious dinner and attempts to make amends with Ruby. After he leaves, a wounded man comes to the door looking for him. Ruby realizes the man is a pilot and invites him in. As she closes the door, she sees Charlotte watching.