At Luna Pines's birthday party, tension erupts when Preston's housekeeper is insulted for being rude. Luna, the PR manager and birthday celebrant, confronts a woman named Calliope, who makes demeaning comments about her appearance. Luna retorts sharply, but Calliope escalates the conflict by asserting her long-term connection with Preston and threatens to teach Luna a lesson. The episode ends with this threat hanging in the air, leaving the confrontation unresolved as pressures build around Preston's inner circle.