A morning confrontation explodes when a man accuses Lena of cheating, shouts that she's been "living off" him and strikes her until a bystander intervenes. Neighbors mock that she "married a pauper," and Lena flees to work ashamed while a friend insists it's not her fault and says meeting her husband made him seem reliable. Someone who had moved out had hoped Lena's life would improve but, seeing the assault, decides to return and protect her. The episode ends with that person turning to Mr. Zane and asking, "Can I lean on your shoulder?"