The Happy Ever After Playlist

Content Warning: This section of the guide discusses death, alcohol abuse, sexual assault, self-harm, addiction, and an eating disorder.

It’s April 8, and Sloan Monroe reflects on the second anniversary of the accident that killed her fiancé, Brandon. Sloan calls her friend Kristen while driving to the cemetery. A dog runs in front of the car and inexplicably jumps onto the hood and into the sunroof. A police officer stops Sloan to investigate the situation, and she explains that it’s not her dog. The police officer writes her a ticket for blocking traffic and suggests calling animal control, but Sloan takes the dog home instead. The dog’s tag indicates its name is Tucker and includes a phone number. She calls the number and leaves a message with the owner, Jason, but no one answers or returns her calls. Sloan takes Tucker to the vet where he is diagnosed with a bladder infection, and Sloan explains that she can’t keep the dog. The vet says the only other option is the animal shelter, so she buys food and a leash to care for the dog for longer.

Kristen calls Sloan back to check on her since she and her husband, Josh, know what day it is.