During a private test Teresa performs on a man, someone at the scene commands, "Now, take off your clothes." She follows instructions but the man registers no sensation. After trying alternate stimuli they conclude the method failed and worry it may be impotence. Mr. Shane suggests trying another method next time. Family pressure spikes when relatives reveal the uncle's mistress is six weeks pregnant and demand, "Take her to meet me", they insist Teresa bring the master she chose. Chastised to try harder, Teresa retreats to old materials as the family's demand for proof remains unresolved.