At a small networking dinner a woman greets her 'Honey' and introduces two new friends, but the evening falters when Ms. Shane's husband arrives briefly then leaves. Guests learn someone is seriously unwell—"He's not feeling well today; he might not make it"—so financing discussions are postponed. Ms. Shane is asked about her husband; he is identified as a real estate financier, and Ms. Zack remembers he once invested in jewelry. That recognition reopens funding hopes. Buck Kent then says, "the game I set up for you is just starting," leaving the deal and intentions unresolved.