Xander discovers that the rabbit Melody, which he treasured, has been accidentally killed by Hayden, who mistook it for a servant's rabbit and even cooked it. Hayden apologizes, claiming ignorance, but tensions flare as others accuse him of cruelty. Despite promises to care for Melody together, the group grows divided, with some harshly blaming each other. Jasmine reveals that she originally gave Melody to Xander, deepening the emotional conflict. Meanwhile, Xander falls unconscious after the loss, leaving his friends worried and the fate of Melody unresolved as they find a mysterious item he brought home.