On June 11, Miranda finally hears from her father, who has been trying to reach the family without success. Both he and Lisa are doing fine, and there are no complications with her pregnancy. Though the kids are supposed to spend the summer with their father in Springfield, Matt has decided to stay with his mother in Howell to help out around the house. Instead, Miranda and Jonny will go to Springfield alone after Jonny’s baseball camp. Matt will drive up to Springfield with everyone though. Peter visits again and advises the family to start using bug spray, as rumors about an increase in various mosquito-borne illnesses, such as West Nile virus and malaria, are circulating.

On June 15, Miranda goes swimming at Miller’s Pond, where she sees her friend Dan. The two talk and she learns that his grandparents have died. Dan blames the government for the catastrophes, saying that they could have at least warned people to evacuate, just in case. Dan then asks Miranda if she will go to prom with him if things get back to normal. When she says yes, he kisses her.