Austin slumps against the wall, clutching his head, as Jason's anguished screams pierce through the door. He barely escaped her attempts to lure him into heroin's clutches, and now her relentless cries are excruciating. Paddy's soothing hands envelop him in a reassuring hug, and he yields to tears. The allure of surrendering to his cravings and fleeing with Jason is intense, but Paddy's words serve as a powerful reminder of the dire consequences. She implores him to remember his parents and the motivations behind his actions, stressing the importance of a brighter future for both him and Jason. Eventually, Austin acknowledges Paddy's words, and she guides him to bed, leaving Jason's hallucinations and Fifi's wakefulness behind. The question about Jason's incessant screaming is met with a curt response, followed by a heated dispute about relocating Jason to the pool house. Austin's emotional turmoil is further heightened by Fifi's persistence, leading him to dismiss her attempts at conversation and seek refuge in sleep.