In the aftermath of Sapnap's death, Dream and George cannot bring themselves to release the final part of their friend, his ashes. With these remains not freed, Sapnap cannot reach the peace of the underworld. Consequently he's left to watch his roommates' relationship deepen as they navigate the unfamiliar territory of grief. His haunting proves to not only be physical. He plagues their memories and thieves joy as they desperately try to reestablish the equilibrium of their lives. In a time of such painful change, Dream and George rely on one another, thus unfurling a deeper desire of which the both are desperate to ignore.