Eighties Hustle: Love and Legacy - Episode 2

After a flood rescue leaves Captain Hayes unable to walk and he resigns, a heated household confrontation erupts. Someone accuses the wife of pushing a child, Molly, down the stairs to force a divorce. Hayes insists Molly is his late comrade's daughter and vows to adopt her, telling the girl she'll take his surname. The wife produces a divorce agreement; Hayes counters by offering the house and extra alimony. Someone then recognizes Molly as a Nobel-winning prodigy, shifting values in the room. The episode closes with the wife suspiciously asking, "How much do you want this time?"