In this episode, two young children, Milton and Narelle, are left home alone under the care of a harsh woman who harshly scolds and physically abuses them. Narelle tries to protect her brother as the woman forces Milton to eat and lashes out violently. When Milton runs away to escape the abuse, Narelle promises to fight back and protect him, relying on matching lucky lockets for safety. The episode ends with the cruel woman chasing the children, heightening the danger and leaving their fate uncertain.