The man with a steel plate does not feel pain, but has a sense of loss. A father seeks rent from his daughter, who is in a relationship. A nanny is introduced as a replacement for a deceased loved one. The father and daughter bond through dance. The father introduces his new girlfriend to a skeptical acquaintance. The acquaintance questions the loyalty of the father to his late partner. A new character, Mrs. Owens, expresses interest in the father. The daughter seeks comfort in the presence of her father.