Seasons pass, and Will remains miserable. At a dinner with his friends, he discovers that Anna, by this time an Oscar winner, is back in London making a film. He visits her location shoot, where Anna sees him and invites him past security so that he can watch the filming with the intention of them talking privately afterwards. Despite realising that the film is a period Henry James rendition (something he had suggested to her), Will overhears her dismiss him to a co-star, and leaves without further contact. The next day, Anna comes to the bookshop with a wrapped gift. He tells her what he overheard at the movie set. She explains that she did not want to discuss her private life with an indiscreet co-star; she also admits that she loves him and asks if they can rekindle their relationship. He accepts this explanation, but rejects her out of fear of being hurt again.