"I'm pregnant." Cindy's confession shocks Mr. Carter, who accuses someone of wasting $300,000 and demands a refund. After threats and bargaining the parties accept $100,000. Later Cindy is seized, insulted and pressured by family and associates; Yves suggests a hospital but others push a quicker solution and offer an injection to end the pregnancy. Her mother strikes and scolds her while Cindy warns the babies' father is the richest man in Bloom City and will not forgive harm. She cries out, "Charles, help!" as the attempt to force a termination hangs unresolved.