Dr. Cross confronts Damian, a CEO, who is in a private room with a visibly distressed employee, Renee. Damian claims he is there to discipline Renee for leaving work early. Cross suspects abuse and questions if Damian harmed her. Renee, in a vulnerable state, pleads with Damian but he refuses to take advantage, recognizing her behavior as a psychological defense mechanism. The tension escalates as Damian cruelly informs Renee she is merely a substitute for another woman named Kira. The episode ends with another character, Ethan, unexpectedly returning to the scene.