Nancy is trapped in a case and her mother yells for help as a woman accuses the child of trying to "ruin my face with that hot water" and vows, "Today, I'll teach you a lesson!" Bystanders grab Nancy despite her claustrophobia and the mother's warning that her life is at risk. The captors threaten anyone who helps, saying Caleb will blacklist them, and refuse pleas to open the case. Mr. Scott is begged to save Nancy but an attacker orders him, "Move aside first." The episode ends with Nancy still trapped and Mr. Scott forced to decide.