After activating a special space with a spring and 50 acres, the protagonist plans to test the system. Back at the household, a tense kitchen argument erupts over Uncle Jack's past habit of giving the family's scarce provisions to his fiancée, Nelly. Peach and another reveal the day's dug roots are all that's left. Jane vows to stop sending food to Nelly, while child Molly begs, "Can you please not give our food away?" Accusations leave Jack's reputation damaged; he admits changing their image will take time and declares he has only one way out.