In this scene, a frustrated neighbor confronts Mr. McNeil about the loud renovations happening in his apartment, which have been ongoing for months. The neighbor expresses concern about the noise disrupting their ability to relax, but Mr. McNeil dismisses him, insisting he has the right to do as he pleases in his own home. After the neighbor calls the police, they inform him that Mr. McNeil is within legal limits for noise levels, leaving him feeling powerless. The neighbor becomes suspicious about Mr. McNeil's wife, whom he has never seen, speculating whether she might be confined at home. Despite these concerns, Mr. McNeil insists she is just shy. The tension hints at deeper issues in their living situation and raises questions about what might be happening behind closed doors.