On the day of two simultaneous weddings, Celeste is set to marry Mr. Leigh while her sister Melanie insists the lavish ceremony is a gift arranged "for your own good." Melanie pressures Celeste to accept the match and guests murmur as jealousy simmers. An uninvited man interrupts, claiming an affair with "Ms. Moore" and produces a token of love as proof. The crowd demands which sister he means; he names Celeste, provoking outrage and calls to eject him. The ceremony halts with Celeste publicly exposed and the wedding’s future hanging in the balance.