At a Brook Group investment meeting, executives praise Rex Palmer as an AI genius and push to fund his company, but acting manager Mr. Dutt asserts control when Rex tries to leave. Rex gets a call from Molly: his mother needs immediate surgery and a direct family member must sign. Rex says, "I'm on my way," and moves to go. Mr. Dutt orders him stopped, threatens to mark him a no-show, dock pay and strip bonuses. Colleagues urge Dutt to fire him. The episode ends with Rex rushing to the hospital while his job hangs in the balance.