The house is unusually quiet.

Shara sits alone with her phone in her hand, staring at Bethany's name.

She has already called once.

Bethany didn't want to get involved.

But Shara believes she has run out of options.

She calls again.

Bethany, please. I wouldn't keep calling you if I had another choice.

Shara, I already told you. I can't do this.

My mother is sick. She needs help.

I'm sorry, but this isn't something I can fix.

Silence.

Shara closes her eyes.

She doesn't argue.

Instead, she says something that makes Bethany pause.

Fine. If you won't help her... I'll find someone who will.

The call ends.

Shara immediately scrolls through her contacts.

She stops at one name.

Larry.

She presses call.

Shara? What's going on?

Bethany refused to help my mom.

Help her with what?

She needs help with her situation. She's sick, Larry. I'm scared something is going to happen to her.

Larry sits up.

What do you want me to do?

Talk to Neuberger. Please. Maybe he'll listen to you.

Larry hesitates.

He already knows Neuberger isn't easy to convince.

All right. I'll talk to him.

Later that night, Larry arrives at Neuberger's house.

He knocks once.

Nothing.

He knocks again.

Finally, the door opens.

Larry? What are you doing here this late?

I need to talk to you about Shara.

Neuberger's expression changes.

He steps aside.

Come in.

Neither man realizes that this conversation is about to change everything.

Larry explains Shara's situation.

He tells Neuberger that Shara's mother is dealing with serious problems and that Shara desperately wants her to receive proper help.

Shara believes you might be able to help.

Neuberger doesn't answer immediately.

He walks toward the kitchen, pours himself a glass of water, and slowly turns around.

No.

That's it? Just no?

There are consequences for what people do.

Larry realizes Neuberger has no intention of changing his mind.

She's sick. Shara is scared. Can't you at least listen?

I listened. My answer is still no.

People deserve a chance to get help.

And you came here expecting me to solve a problem that isn't mine?

Larry's frustration begins to rise.

He takes a breath and tries one last time.

I'm not asking you to erase the past. I'm asking you to help Shara.

Then tell Shara I'm sorry.

Larry stares at him.

That's when Larry makes a decision he will immediately regret.

If you refuse to help Shara's mother, I'm going to reconsider my marriage to Bethany.

Neuberger freezes.

For several seconds, the room is completely silent.

Did you just threaten my family over this?

I'm telling you how serious this is.

No. You're putting your marriage on the line because you can't accept my answer.

Larry's jaw tightens.

You're angry. Go home.

Get out of my house, Larry.

Just help her.

I'm done talking.

Larry's anger boils over.

In a sudden moment of rage, Larry strikes Neuberger.

Everything goes silent.

Larry immediately steps back.

The anger disappears from his face.

I shouldn't have done that.

Neuberger slowly looks at him.

He doesn't yell.

Somehow, that makes the moment even more frightening.

You have no idea what you just started.

Neuberger reaches for his phone.

Who are you calling?

Neuberger doesn't answer.

Larry backs toward the door.

Before leaving, he looks back one last time.

Neuberger is standing completely still, phone pressed against his ear.

Larry walks out.

But he doesn't know who Neuberger just called.

Larry gets into his car.

His hands are still shaking.

Then his phone vibrates.

UNKNOWN NUMBER.

Larry opens the message.

Larry stares at the screen.

Before he can respond, another message appears.

Larry's expression changes.

He immediately calls the number.

No answer.

He calls again.

Still nothing.

Who is this?

The line suddenly goes dead.

Larry sits completely still.

Then his phone buzzes again.

A photograph appears.

It shows Shara's mother.

Larry looks closely.

The photo appears to have been taken recently.

But there is something in the background that makes his stomach drop.