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Philip's discontent is palpable as he grapples with the aftermath of his vivid dreams. While trying to navigate his feelings, he finds himself sitting by a pool, which he uses as a toilet, a symbol of his deteriorating situation. His companion Carol urges him to clean it, underscoring his neglect and irritation with life, compounded by a lack of sleep influenced by the sounds from Melissa’s house. When he learns that Todd and Melissa have been together, his pain is exacerbated. Despite laughing off the distressing news, Philip is clearly struggling with his emotions.