The final act takes place at MADDIE's apartment, where CAROL has come to visit. MADDIE is still reeling from her breakup with TROY.

MADDIE: (interrupting) That's just it - it's not a good job. I'm a secretary, Carol. I'm a glorified typist. I want to do something meaningful with my life.

MADDIE: (resolutely) I'm fine, Carol. I'm more than fine. I'm liberated.

CAROL: (laughing) Liberated?

MADDIE: (furious) You're cheating on me! You're cheating on me with...with...(she can't bring herself to look at FIONA)

As they talk, we learn that MADDIE has been having problems with her boyfriend, TROY, who has been distant and unfaithful.

MADDIE: (smiling) Yes. I'm free from all that toxic nonsense. I'm free to start my life over.

The scene shifts to TROY's apartment, where MADDIE has agreed to meet him. However, when she arrives, she finds TROY in bed with another woman, FIONA.

The play ends with MADDIE and CAROL laughing and embracing, as MADDIE looks out at the audience with a sense of hope and possibility.

MADDIE: (angrily) And to make matters worse, Troy's been acting really strange lately. I swear, he's been cheating on me.