Max tries to convince Fanny that the broken spoon he offers as payment is genuine gold, but she initially accuses him of trying to scam her. When Fanny reveals her own real gold necklace, Max surprises her by proving the spoon’s authenticity and insists it’s enough to cover half a year’s rent. He also gives extra money to thank her for caring for his wife, Queenie. Though still wary, Fanny reluctantly agrees to give Max one more month to come up with the full five thousand she demands, warning that his shady methods cause trouble.