Fern confronts a man about his neglect, accusing him of not supporting her or their children for years, despite his financial capacity after a family death. He admits the household expenses are high but insists the money was tied to his brother's sacrifice, refusing to give her any before. Promising to send money monthly, he invites Fern to stay longer with the kids, causing tension over his past relationship with another woman, Vera. Fern suspects ongoing infidelity, but he denies it, claiming loyalty with monthly love letters. The episode ends with unresolved mistrust lingering between them.