At the hospital, Zoe reassures her grandmother that she will manage the medical bills, though her grandmother suggests stopping treatment. Determined to pay, Zoe picks up a waitressing job. Her boss, Mr. Wade, pressures her to drink and entertain VIP customers for better tips, insisting she needs the money. Zoe refuses, stating it's not part of her job. Angered, Mr. Wade asserts his authority, threatening to show her how things are done, leaving Zoe in a precarious confrontation.