Joy overhears her mother Ann talking about her classmates' parents' bitter divorce and fears her own parents will split. Ann reassures Joy that she and her husband Tim will stay together, but privately confesses her anxiety through a dream where Tim abandons her for another family. Seeking security, Ann demands Tim sign a written agreement promising she will get full custody of Joy if he cheats. Tim agrees and starts drafting the document. Meanwhile, Ann resolves to uncover the identity of a potential mistress, setting the stage for conflict despite the couple’s outward calm.