Intrigued by the suggestion, Dr. Fenimore and his young assistant, Horatio, check the area out. Once there they realize that they will need a boat in order to really survey the land. Dr. Fenimore then remembers that one of his patients, Lydia Ashley, lives in the area. Led by a dreadful stench when they reach Lydia's land, they come upon a butchered cow hanging from an iron pick on the side of the barn. A photo of Lydia attached to the cow reads "sell" on the back.

Dr. Fenimore learns from Lydia that a landfill company wants her land and that a number of strange things have been occurring on her property.