A man accused of harassing Naomi pleads for Clara to stand up for him, but she coldly denies knowing him well. Naomi reveals the man's true actions, provoking Clara's fury. Amidst accusations that his healing of her legs was fraudulent, Clara confirms a three-day pact for a cure but threatens him due to his treatment of Naomi. Given a final chance, the man promises Clara will stand in three days, under threat of death. As Clara comforts a shaken Naomi, both women question if the man can truly deliver, with the answer hanging on the three-day deadline.