The Good Samaritan

Guessing that Ryan must have a relative in the care facility to have managed to take photos of her there, Laura lies to a nurse to gain access to the room of Ryan’s grandfather, Peter. Inside, she stands over the sleeping man and considers smothering him. Deciding against it, she instead searches his belongings. She finds a wedding photograph of Ryan and Charlotte. Laura steals Peter’s watch and the batteries from his remote control.

Later, Laura meets Effie at a Starbucks. Effie confesses her humiliation over Ryan’s rejection. Laura manipulates her daughter, reframing Ryan’s actions as predatory grooming. Convinced by her mother’s narrative, Effie agrees to help Laura ruin Ryan.

Shortly after Laura’s visit, Ryan receives a phone call from Johnny, who informs him that someone broke into their grandfather’s room and vandalized his wedding photograph by scribbling out Charlotte’s face. Ryan instantly knows that Laura is responsible and understands the act is a calculated, personal threat.

Johnny is alarmed and urges Ryan to take action before Laura escalates. However, Ryan feels regret for how his past actions have drawn his family into the conflict. He decides to wait, hoping that Laura will make a mistake that will get her fired and believing that her boss, Janine, will eventually intervene.