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Taylor assists Brian in moving furniture into his new, uncluttered apartment. The sterile atmosphere and lack of small talk make Taylor uncomfortable, her mind occupied by Brian’s appearance. Brian’s apartment surprises her with its cozy and mellow ambiance, contrasting with her expectations of a typical bachelor’s pad. As they assemble furniture, Taylor grapples with awkwardness and a growing attraction to Brian. His touch sends shivers down her spine, and she struggles to maintain composure, resorting to silence as a defense mechanism.

Brian, oblivious to her inner turmoil, casually asks if she’s okay, leading to a clumsy explanation from Taylor about holding her breath around people. Brian playfully leans in, assuring her she smells nice, intensifying her blush. They are interrupted by the arrival of Aisha, Brian’s sister, a beautiful but trashily dressed teenager, followed by Mrs. Henderson, Aisha’s caseworker.

Mrs. Henderson had unexpectedly arrived early due to a miscommunication with Aisha, who wanted to see a movie. Despite the ongoing furniture assembly, Brian agrees to proceed with the inspection, hoping to secure custody of Aisha. Taylor stays, offering a ride back later. During the inspection, Aisha confronts Taylor, deducing that she’s the “bug girl” on Brian’s team, the Undersiders. Taylor denies it, but Aisha remains unconvinced.

Mrs. Henderson expresses concerns about the apartment being too personalized to Brian, suggesting he involve Aisha in decorating to make it feel like her home too. Brian agrees to make changes, and Mrs. Henderson offers to take Aisha for the afternoon. Before leaving, Aisha’s parting shot to Taylor was about Undersiders, which made her quite uncomfortable.

After they leave, Taylor informs Brian that Aisha knows about the Undersiders. Brian apologizes, admitting he should have warned her. Taylor assures him she didn’t reveal anything, but Brian worries about Aisha’s indiscretion. Lisa texts Taylor, saying there’s trouble and they need to return quickly. Brian laments the interruption, and they agree to finish the furniture another time. As Brian helps Taylor up, his hand lingers, leaving her flustered and questioning her feelings. She resolves to report the Undersiders to the Protectorate within a week, unsure if she can trust herself any longer.