The episode opens with the family focused on the upcoming birthday celebration of a man from the Judd family, whose grandfather offers ownership of the valuable Larkhill Estate if he can improve his posture and appearance. The man's daughter takes on the task of training him to hold proper posture for a full hour, an evidently difficult challenge. Meanwhile, family rivalries emerge as another woman, Yael, is prepared to outshine Tina Judd at the party by performing a rare Valian music score composed by Princess Leah. The episode ends with Tina vowing to defeat Yael, setting the stage for competition at the celebration.