- We're back in the time when Susana was still alive. She dreams of the night that Florencio died. She is angry with God for only taking care of souls. She wants Florencio's body.
- Pedro Páramo watches his wife Susana toss and turn in bed, thinking about Florencio. He wishes he knew how to comfort her, but has no idea how to help.
- Pedro leaves her room, and she kicks the covers off so she is lying naked in the bed. That is how Father Rentería finds her when he comes in to speak to her.