Bear

Agent Petitt arrives promptly the next afternoon while Sam is serving her mother lunch. Petitt asks Sam about the possibility of food outside the house, explaining that bears don’t bother humans unless humans present an opportunity to obtain food. Petitt wants to avoid a situation in which the bear’s behavior escalates and forces authorities to euthanize it.

Petitt spots damage to the house’s exterior; though Danny suggested that voles may have caused the damage, Petitt is certain that it’s the bear’s work. Though Sam is alarmed, Petitt is unconcerned. As she prepares to leave, Sam makes a comment about Petitt’s appearance making her seem unlikely for her job; Sam immediately feels embarrassed.

Elena arrives unexpectedly because of a power outage at the golf club. She speaks with Petitt, downplaying the sightings of the bear, which upsets Sam; she knows that Elena is hiding her excitement. Sam feels belittled about her concern about the bear.

After Agent Petitt leaves, Sam vents about her rudeness, but Elena merely shrugs. She asks why Petitt came, and Sam confesses that she made the appointment, hoping that Petitt would explain how to get rid of the bear.