The close, intimate daily life of Lars and Arlene persists in targeting the weakness hidden behind Lars's blue eyes. He cries often, each time revealing more pain to Arlene. Revision surgery takes off more flesh from the limb Lars wants to keep, and a trip to Norway ends prematurely when the body of this Viking fails him. Arlene draws him to her and comforts a damaged soul. Will a long-ago war tear apart these lovers or guide them to freedom?