At the grocery store, Eve turns and finds Arthur Tuttle standing uncomfortably close to her. She notices his bloodshot eyes and the smell of whiskey, which makes her realize how deeply the scandal involving Addie Severson has damaged him.

Arthur tells Eve that she needs to be careful around Addie. He insists that he stayed quiet for Addie’s sake, but says Addie is not well and that there are things Eve does not know. Although Eve is uneasy and suspects Arthur’s judgment may be colored by drinking and resentment, she listens.

When Arthur finally lets go of her arm and seems to collapse into defeat, Eve decides he is in no condition to drive. She gives up her shopping, takes Arthur to his house, and explains the situation to his wife, Marsha, without directly calling him drunk.

Marsha’s lack of surprise shows Eve that Arthur’s life at home has also deteriorated since the allegations involving Addie. Even so, Eve concludes that while Arthur may hold a grudge, his warning cannot fully dictate her actions. Because Addie is merely her student, Eve resolves to teach Addie as she would any other student and keep the relationship strictly professional.