Clare Lamber from Lambert Trading arrives unexpectedly to propose marriage to Miles, sparking immediate conflict with Mrs. Lawson, who warns Clare to leave due to a violent past linked to Miles' family. Clare insists on her claim, revealing Miles gave her a betrothal gift, escalating tensions as accusations fly over motives and past gang ties. The situation explodes when Clare slaps Mrs. Lawson's sister, provoking a violent threat but leaving the confrontation unresolved as the family faces a critical choice about Clare’s intrusion.