Rosie boldly challenges her Uncle Ted by proposing a high-stakes bet on the outcome of the Mr. Jones' West-Side project, risking their entire family's future. If Uncle Ted wins, Rosie and her family will leave the Sullivan family with nothing and no ties. If Rosie wins, Uncle Ted must sever all relations and leave empty-handed. Ted reluctantly accepts but adds a cruel condition: if Rosie loses, she must publicly humiliate herself by admitting they are the family's curse. Despite the pressure and insult, Rosie agrees, placing her family's dignity on the line as they await the project decision.