 Leaving it at her bedside, she awakens the next morning to discover her boyfriend, Geoffrey Howell, acting cold and distant.While at first disbelieving, Driscoll's colleague, Matthew Bennell, advises her to visit psychiatrist David Kibner, who is giving a presentation of his new book.As Elizabeth and Matthew drive to the presentation, a hysterical civilian warns them of danger before being killed in a hit and run, with his body being observed by emotionless onlookers.