Life's Too Short

Content Warning: The section of the guide includes discussion of illness, death, and substance use.

Thirty-two-year-old attorney Adrian Copeland is trying to enjoy his last few hours with his girlfriend, Rachel, who is visiting from Seattle. A baby’s incessant crying from the apartment next door keeps them awake. Rachel insists that he speak with the neighbor so they can rest. Adrian knocks on the neighbor’s door, and a woman with spit-up in her hair is holding the squalling infant. Adrian introduces himself and asks if she can do anything about the noise. The woman, exhausted and tearful, explains that she’s tried everything, but the baby won’t stop crying. Instantly feeling guilty upon seeing her exhaustion, Adrian offers to hold the baby while she takes a shower. She’s skeptical, but Adrian introduces himself as the building owner and assures her he’s safe. The woman introduces herself as Vanessa, and Grace is the baby she’s fostering. Adrian doesn’t know much about babies and feels anxious holding the tiny, wailing infant. He notices a tag has been left on her pajamas, and as soon as he removes it, Grace stops crying.