An observatory notifies Mrs. Ford that the star Mr. Ford registered in her name will fall in five days. She is also told another couple has applied to adopt Tiana. Trent's mother erupts, ordering him to "dump Yara" and make Lynn the daughter-in-law so Tiana stays in the family. Household scenes show the mother humiliating staff — exact tea temperature, kneel, wipe spills — to enforce control. Mrs. Ford says she will leave in four days and see the star's fall. Trent faces a timed choice that will decide Tiana's future.