5. November 22–25, 2018
Summary
- Em doesn't like their captive Ellen Craslow, a tall, cocoa-skinned girl with short hair, who is different from previous captives and refuses to eat the liver Em brought, claiming she's vegan.
- Ellen stands firmly in her rejection, causing Em to feel deep anger. Despite professing her veganism, Em taunts Ellen with water she can only have after eating meat.
- Professor Rodney, Em's husband, is puzzled by Ellen's calm and calculated behavior, despite the fact she has been without food and water for some time.
- Ellen does not plead or bargain for her release and remains standoffish, even after Rodney tries to convince her to eat the decaying liver to regain her strength.
- Rodney reflects on the problem Ellen presents, as she shows a strong understanding of their situation, including the presence of a woodchipper intended for disposing of her body.
- Em and Rodney watch Ellen from a camera in the study and discuss her situation without empathy, pondering what to do with her next.
- Over two days, Ellen continues to refuse food, and Em is troubled by the inexplicable presence of maggots and flies on the meat.
- Despite the pain from her sciatica, Em confronts Ellen with another piece of liver and water, but Ellen declines again.
- Em is frustrated and angry over Ellen's continued resistance and the thought of finding a new captive. Rodney comforts her and hints at a possible solution.
- Em once again offers meat to Ellen, stating it's her last chance, but Ellen replies stoically, accepting her fate as sealed.
- Rodney visits Ellen with a prepared salad, mocking her veganism, and after a moment of feigned kindness, he abruptly shoots her with a silenced .38 caliber revolver, twice, to ensure her death.
- Rodney expresses regret over the situation by saying, "What a waste," referring to both Ellen's death and the ensuing cleanup.