Polly reflects on her failed attempt to bully Tegan into staying and decides that the “smart” solution is for Tegan to give up the baby to her. She fantasizes about keeping Tegan in the basement permanently, splinting the likely fracture, using a wheelchair, and ordering supplies to deliver the baby at home, convincing herself Tegan is unfit to parent.

Before returning to Tegan, Polly prepares food and leaves a sandwich and cookies at the Hambly house, noting Mitch’s truck is gone and a light is on, and walks away to avoid notice. She frames it as necessary because “the girl needs to eat,” then heads back downstairs.

In the basement, Polly finds Tegan has eaten more than usual and regrets not drugging the meal, vowing to do so next time. After a brief exchange about eating for the baby, Tegan declares she must go to the hospital immediately and says she will not be talked out of it.

Polly tries to discourage Tegan by warning hospitals will give drugs, and when Tegan pleads, Polly decides this proves Tegan doesn’t care about the baby. Outwardly, Polly agrees to call an ambulance, but inwardly she has no intention of doing so, choosing instead to placate Tegan while preventing any chance of escape.