At night in the Volchoski household, Miss Ayres prepares to give Ethan his nightly nutritional supplement, revealing she has nursing experience and sees feeding him as a romantic act. Meanwhile, the housekeeper Mrs. Otto harbors suspicion, believing the maid is poisoning Ethan. As Ethan reflects on their reunion, he admits this first night back together is not what he imagined. Despite the tension and underlying threat, Ethan focuses on healing, leaving the situation unresolved and fraught with hidden dangers.