Waiting for Polly to return with food, Tegan listens through the thin ceiling and distinguishes Hank’s heavy steps from Polly’s lighter ones. Muffled, tense voices culminate in a loud crash and curses that Tegan believes are Hank’s, making her worry that Polly may be in trouble.

Polly returns with a tuna sandwich, her smile strained, and sets up a tray. When Tegan urgently needs to urinate, Polly calmly provides and assists with a bedpan, treating the situation professionally. Polly reassures Tegan that none of it is her fault.

As Polly repositions her, Tegan feels a uterine tightening and fears preterm labor. Polly asks about contractions, but the sensation subsides, and Tegan reports it is not different from earlier Braxton Hicks, relieving both of them that active labor is not starting.

Polly’s adjustments reveal how swollen and painful Tegan’s leg is. Tegan believes her left ankle is broken and possibly requires surgery, and even minor movement causes severe pain.

Desperate, Tegan asks for stronger pain medication, saying the Tylenol does nothing. Polly cautions her because of the pregnancy, but Tegan asserts it is her decision and begs for relief to endure the night. After a thoughtful pause, Polly admits she does have something stronger.