At City Hall, Piers Trent faces pressure to marry Zach, whom he clearly resents. After a tense exchange about his allowance and obligations to stay home, Piers rushes off, signaling reluctance. Later, a concerned acquaintance contacts Piers, warning him about an ambush caused by leaked news of his return. Piers insists on avoiding suspicion by not returning home directly. Instead, he reveals he is now married, holding up his marriage certificate and stating he is with his wife. The episode ends with this surprising revelation, leaving the true nature of his marriage unclear.