At the Lewis household, Wendell prepares to go abroad while his parents inspect a watch Yvette gave him, calling it cheap and confiscating it to force him to focus on studies. They urge Wendell to strengthen the Lewis and Lane alliance and warn that Yvette isn't suitable, but Wendell insists the couple made a promise. He privately places a ring on Yvette's hand and vows to marry her when he returns. The family reluctantly agrees not to interfere for now. The episode ends with Wendell boarding the plane, their promise intact but parental approval and the alliance's pressure unresolved.