Polly narrates as she prepares Hank’s favorite country-fried steak, recalling her late mother’s guidance and her belief that her family will soon be “complete.” She watches local news for updates on Tegan’s disappearance and takes the lack of mention of a husband as confirmation that Tegan lied. Hank arrives home, unhappy that Tegan is still there, and withdraws to shower, avoiding conflict.

Finishing dinner, Polly prepares a plate for Tegan. She has already told Tegan an ambulance is on the way, but to keep Tegan compliant, Polly grinds a Benadryl into the mashed potatoes and slices the steak so Tegan has no knife.

Polly brings the meal to the basement. Tegan, pale and angry, demands to know why the ambulance has not arrived. Polly offers small-town delays and a possible wrong address as excuses. Tegan presses, accusing Polly of never calling. Polly first denies it, then effectively admits it by saying that even if she did not call, it was for Tegan’s own good.

Refusing to be placated or drugged, Tegan ignores the food. In a sudden move, she grabs the fork from the tray and plunges it into Polly’s hand, injuring her and escalating the confrontation.