Evander arrives at Lyra's family home and the household urges the couple to stay the night. He discovers the telepathic ability that let him hear Lyra's thoughts has suddenly vanished—he spent half the day beside her and heard nothing. An attendant reminds him the power first appeared when Lyra kissed him while trying to drug him. The attendant suggests recreating that kiss to restore the ability. Evander refuses with "No way." The episode closes with his hearing gone and the difficult choice to regain it left unresolved.