Rill and Darren begin to bond over their shared love of the piano and Darren’s admiration for how quickly Rill learns. However, this episode highlights the lasting effects of the abuse and fear Rill experienced in Tann’s orphanage. Rill associates grown men saying they want to be friends with Mr. Riggs, who sexually assaulted Camellia and later caused Camellia’s disappearance. Although Darren evidently means what he says—he wants to be friends, and he doesn’t want to hurt her—Rill can’t recognize that anymore after her experience in the orphanage.