Clara is appointed treasurer, but the household’s attention turns to a badly injured woman brought inside. Despite concerns about reporting the injury, the group decides to keep it quiet and focus on her recovery. Liana, who has some medical knowledge, is tasked with caring for the woman, but they face limited space since only two beds are available. Clara arranges for Vivian to share a bed with the woman and promises to clear the storeroom for her treatment. As they prepare for a more pressing matter, Clara reminds everyone of the urgency surrounding the woman’s condition, leaving her fate uncertain.