"Uh huh."

Jessica follows his instructions faithfully, nodding along as she winds and tucks, and loops once more. The process seems more complicated and more laborious than when he did it, but she puts her trust in his guidance.

"Mmmm... and pull!"

Hope lights her face. The rope thwwps gently as she jerks it tight. And... she's left staring at another unsightly granny knot.