River and Paige face tension as their families are sent to the countryside, sparking rumors of divorce that River firmly denies. Paige's presence causes friction, especially with Clarissa and Truman, who criticize her education and status. Clarissa, pregnant and unable to go to the countryside, stays behind while River prepares to leave. Despite worries about Paige's luck and the family's struggles, River decides to prove her responsibility by joining Paige in the countryside. This unexpected choice shocks those around her, leaving the future uncertain as River commits to this difficult path.