John arrives at his estranged wife's home to take their daughter Yulia and another child, Helen, back with him. Tensions flare as Yulia initially refuses to go, and her parents argue over the ongoing marital conflict. Yulia reluctantly apologizes to avoid being sent away, but the couple’s relationship reaches a bitter breaking point when Yulia demands a divorce, provoking hostile reactions. John's father encourages him to discipline Yulia harshly if needed, escalating the pressure and fear in the home. The episode ends with an intense confrontation looming, while John discovers cordyceps among the belongings, hinting at deeper family concerns.