At a hospital ward, Theo is treating Mrs. Yates' apparently dead daughter, Mia, with a concealed needle case while Mrs. Yates and Mr. Walker accuse him of desecration and call for his arrest. Staff insist he's performing acupuncture and explain his unusual rapid, dart-like technique. The confrontation escalates: guards are summoned and Mrs. Yates vows to pin blame on Theo. Despite being grabbed and shouted at, Theo continues treatment. Key turn: Mia stirs. Her movement proves Theo's method works, but he remains surrounded by enraged relatives and facing immediate charges.