Paul D arrives at 124

Paul D, the last of the Sweet Home men, arrives at 124 Bluestone Road after eighteen years of wandering. He finds Sethe, now older and living alone with Denver, and the two share a reunion filled with both joy and painful memories. Paul D is immediately confronted by the baby's ghost, which manifests as a pool of red light that nearly overwhelms him. He manages to drive the ghost away by shouting and smashing furniture, asserting his presence in the house. His arrival marks a turning point for Sethe, offering her a chance at a new life and companionship.