After snatching back his beads, a woman begs Dr. Eriksson to pretend to be her boyfriend for one month. Her parents have arranged a fiancé and are forcing her into marriage; that man has changed girlfriends repeatedly, so she plans a staged romance to win over Connor by appearing tragic and gaining sympathy. She stresses his Eriksson name and upright reputation will make her parents back off, promises to help him explain things to the woman he loves, and vows to leave after a month. He looks ready to agree, then snaps and refuses, leaving her plan unresolved.