Polly narrates sedating Tegan by crushing 25 milligrams of Benadryl into her lunch, rationalizing it as safe during pregnancy and helpful to keep Tegan groggy and compliant. She reveals she has no intention of taking Tegan to a hospital now or ever, solidifying her control.

With the internet restored, Polly searches Tegan’s social media. Seeing photos without evidence of pregnancy, frequent alcohol, and no husband mentioned, she concludes Tegan lied about key details. She dismisses Tegan’s claim of wanting to be a nurse as flattery and decides Tegan is irresponsible. Polly resolves that she, not Tegan, will give the baby the life it deserves.

From the kitchen window, Polly notes Hank cleared paths, including to the Hambly house. Mitch’s truck is gone; with schools likely closed, Sadie is alone. Polly worries she got Sadie in trouble, notices her own bruised wrist, and denounces Mitch as unfit and neglectful, contrasting his care with the attentive motherhood she imagines for herself.

Acting on impulse, Polly makes a turkey sandwich heavy with mayonnaise and packs cookies, then treks to the dilapidated Hambly house. Sadie speaks through the door, saying Mitch forbade letting anyone in—specifically Polly. Polly leaves the food on the mat and walks away; moments later, Sadie cracks the door, snatches the sandwich and cookies, and shuts herself back inside.