Lainey prepares to visit her family, burdened by worries about her husband’s exhaustion and lack of rest. Maurice, her husband, surprises her by insisting on accompanying her, showing his devotion despite local customs. As they gather gifts and special roots meant to heal and bring good luck, Maurice reveals he’s also bringing Lainey’s mother with them. The weight of the preparations and the true cost of these gifts—that they might secure her mother’s freedom—becomes clear. The episode ends with Lainey grappling with the sacrifices required for this journey.