Mom searches for Stella after she doesn't answer and finds the five-year-old hiding under a blanket; they fear she snuck out and that Mom and Dad will be angry. Tension spikes when Stella is blamed for Jenny's sickness. Mom checks Jenny and discovers it's only a common cold, which prevents a harsher penalty but not a scolding. She calls Stella heartless, orders her to come out and apologize, and reminds her she must act 'as the older sister.' The episode ends with Mom warning, "I'll teach you a lesson," leaving Stella facing immediate punishment.