Kanak Kapur, a talented fiction writer and Olive B. O'Connor fellow at Colgate University, reads her story 'Prophecy.' The narrative humorously explores Dave's birthday, revealing the pressures of family expectations. Kapur discusses generational gaps and the balance between duty and personal growth. She dives into the complexities of love shaped by tradition and astrology, illustrating the tension between individual desires and familial obligations. Themes of grief and hope resonate as characters navigate the intricacies of their lives.