Dr. Joyce is publicly insulted by a Steele family member who calls her and her mother peasants and orders her to leave. She refuses — "I'm staying here to earn money for Mom!" — and cries out in pain as the Steele forces her out and promises, "I'll make you pay." Later, a household member confesses, "I'm so useless," admits Bella must work and laments their imperfect family. Because they hired Bella, they agree to visit her. The Steele threat and Joyce's resolve remain unresolved, and the planned visit now hangs over everyone.