At a family hospital scene, Jasper’s injured leg worsens and doctors warn it must be replaced immediately or will be lost. His brother James is accused of selfishness for refusing to donate a leg, while their grandmother defends him. Rosetta and others press for sacrifice; a doctor even suggests sawing off and discarding James’ leg to save Jasper. Jasper begs not to be crippled and relatives splinter under pressure. Guards are ordered to stop a family member and restrain James. James breaks into a run as the household erupts, leaving whether he’ll be seized unresolved.