Blake is already in bed, absorbed in his phone, when Amanda returns from her shift. Whitney, suspecting Blake might be texting another woman but claiming it no longer matters, goes downstairs under the pretense of getting water.

In the kitchen, Whitney finds Amanda drinking from one of the household glasses, which irritates Whitney despite having told Amanda she could use their things. Whitney cheerfully greets Amanda as “Whitney,” then corrects to “Krista,” maintaining her impersonation while internally expressing contempt for the stolen identity.

Noticing Amanda’s red-rimmed eyes, Whitney asks if everything is okay. Amanda explains that Blake is angry about the cereal, insisting he had told her it was fine, and reveals he came to the diner and yelled at her during her shift. Whitney pretends to be sympathetic and calls Blake’s behavior unacceptable, while inwardly noting his stress and lack of sleep.

Whitney frames Blake as difficult and exacting, saying he did not want a tenant but agreed because money is tight after he lost his job. When Amanda guesses he was fired, Whitney confirms there was an “incident,” hinting at wrongdoing without details, to seed distrust.

Whitney tells Amanda she likes having her there and promises to keep Blake from bothering her, advising Amanda to stay out of Blake’s way. Amanda admits she thought she and Blake might become friends because he seemed nice. Whitney privately interprets Amanda’s interest as romantic or sexual, recalling Amanda sitting close to Blake on the couch.

The scene closes with Whitney’s internal vow that Amanda’s feelings for Blake and their dynamic are about to change, underscoring Whitney’s ongoing manipulation.