Matthew returns to inform Jack’s mother that Jack has quit school right before the college entrance exam, but he shockingly reveals Jack is no longer alive. Jack’s mother remains unaware of his death and frantically searches for him, only to find his room empty and all his belongings gone. Matthew warns her to keep quiet about Jack’s death to avoid losing his job. Meanwhile, Matthew receives a call that his heart transplant surgery can be scheduled, marking a turning point for his own fate as the episode ends with him preparing to return to the hospital.