When the women return from foraging, Edith reports almost all the potherbs have been dug up and gone, leaving the household starving. Jane and Besty suspect Jack took the herbs to Nelly. They confront Jack; he insists he didn't find potherbs but produces a small sack of rice. The girls erupt in joy at finally having rice. Pressed for the source, Jack names the giver: "She's my sister-in-law." The episode ends with thankful relief turned to unease as everyone faces the unknown implications of that sudden gift.