A woman collapses; a doctor says she fainted from menstrual pain aggravated by a recent fright, while someone nearby shouts 'I'm gonna kill her.' Mr. Stout shares a mind-and-sensation link with her, so her pain echoes between them. A man who calls her 'honey' tends her with hot chocolate and cash after she demands money. They decide not to break the link until she recovers. As one person counts a large sum and plans an early dessert shop despite Trevor's troubles, both the shared pain and those intentions remain unresolved.