At the hospital, doctors confirm Jasmine has acute leukemia and a surgery will cost $500,000. Both Ms. Lewis and Brandon claim guardianship. Brandon offers $60,000 and another guardian $130,000, but hospital rules demand the remaining balance be secured within seven days after a bone marrow match. Jasmine pleads, "Please don't tell Frank about this," while the adults vow to cover costs. An employer then recognizes Brandon Chester and offers him a bodyguard post, saying, "As long as the paycheck is fat enough." With a week to fill the gap, the group faces a decisive, unresolved choice.