Episode 8

Greg Smith, a special recruit, joins Holden's psychic research project team.Although Holden originally planned to hire an outstanding police sergeant, he had to accept Greg, whom he had never met, on the strong recommendation of his boss Shepard.

Soon, Roger Wade, a respected elementary school principal, came into Holden's sight.He invites Holden to the school to give a speech to children, aiming to guide children to identify and prevent bad behaviors.However, an unexpected discovery after the speech completely broke the peace of the school.An attentive teacher revealed to Holden that Principal Roger's behavior towards the children was somewhat inappropriate in private - he liked to tickle the children, especially those who made mistakes, and then give them pocket money.

This behavior caused an uproar among parents. Although someone reported the incident to the police, the police did not believe that it constituted a crime.Holden asked Bill to investigate the matter in depth together, but Bill believed that just because the principal liked to tickle students was not worth the trouble.So, Holden and Greg launched an investigation together.

Principal Roger argued that his behavior was just to help the children realize their mistakes in a relaxed way and did not have any sexual implications.However, as the investigation deepened, more voices began to call for protecting children and avoiding any behavior that was inconsistent with common sense.Although Greg emphasizes that Holden's opinions should be taken seriously as a member of the psychological research team, Principal Roger's tough attitude complicates matters.

Ultimately, the Virginia Education Association decided to fire Principal Roger and ban him from holding any teaching position nationwide.This decision caused widespread discussion in society, and many people began to reflect on how similar behaviors should be defined and dealt with.

At the same time, Holden's personal life also encountered twists and turns.He found that his girlfriend Debbie seemed to be drifting away from him, and instead she was getting closer to a new friend.At a party, Holden witnesses Debbie's intimate act with a strange man, which leaves him heartbroken.