Caleb drags his friend James and their crew off work to show off an old Audi, sparking playful bragging and complaints about possibly missing the bus. The group gawks, teases a woman whose dentures fell out, and mocks the habit of calling anyone rich 'dad.' Jibes about status escalate until peers dub James a 'scion.' The atmosphere snaps when an older man clears his throat and bluntly says, "Your old man got married." The episode closes with stunned silence and the sudden, unexplained announcement hanging over the group.
James returns to his father's ostentatious mansion and meets his new wife, Ms. Lull. Staff rush to prepare his rooms while his father boasts that he gave up a startup to secure this life and presents a matching mountain house and sports cars. James refuses the gifts and the pampering. Ms. Lull urges him to accept, but the father escalates, pressuring him until he bluntly asks, "I was wondering if you'll marry my daughter." James is left stunned; the episode ends on his silent shock and the looming decision about the proposed match.
Ms. Lull brings James to meet Clarice and proposes an immediate marriage: Clarice is beautiful but has been in a vegetative state for years. The doctor warns she has only a month left and could wake up at any time, so Ms. Lull wants a trusted person to care for her and bring good luck. Pressured, James reluctantly agrees and declares Clarice his wife, accepting responsibility. Ms. Lull then insists someone must be present if Clarice awakens, and the episode ends with James told to sleep beside Clarice starting tonight, her possible awakening unresolved.
James Solis wakes to learn he’s about to be Clarice’s husband and is told by an elder in the household to take over her nightly leg massages. He fumbles through the intimate task, admits his technique is poor, and decides to find a professional caregiver to learn. Meanwhile the family company is acquired and Ms. Lull arrives; staff are stunned when Clarice—still in a vegetative state—is named the new boss. The episode closes as a coworker spots James and says, "So he's the guy who married my sister," leaving his caregiving duties and public scrutiny unresolved.
Ms. Lull (Clarice) suddenly takes charge, ordering five-star catering and overruling normal staff standards. Coworkers grumble and one says they should 'test him on Clarice's behalf' to see what kind of man he is. When an employee eats the new meal at his desk, Clarice notices and warns that repeat offenses will go to HR. She then singles out James and calls him into her office. James walks in confident, dismissing coworkers' talk that she likes him. The episode closes with him entering her office, about to face the promised test.
Ms. Lull bursts into a man's office to confront the man who says he's about to marry Clarice. To test him she quizzes his dating history; he admits he's never dated but is about to marry. Ms. Lull refuses to accept that, insisting anyone who marries Clarice must go through her. Their argument shifts to a dispute over unused cars: he says his car has been sitting for years and 'can't run,' then orders her out. She storms off, slamming the door and shouts, "He cannot marry Clarice!" The episode ends on that unresolved challenge.
Mr. Archer storms into the Lull home demanding Clarice, using business ties and threats to seize family assets if refused. Ms. Lull and Clarice's husband repel him—Clarice is married and her husband insists she is his lawful wife—while James exposes the Archers' malice and has the visitor shown out. James goes to see Clarice. Meanwhile someone cleans Clarice and notes her skin, and the company reports a new executive who looks identical to her, sparking suspicion. The episode closes as a rival declares, "I need to step it up!", leaving the Lulls facing pressure and a doppelgänger.
Ms. Lull scrambles into the day after a brutal night of work: Clarice won't answer and she nearly misses her shift. At the office she inspects that night's guest and staff arrangement, then orders attendants replaced with one man and insists that someone drive her old scrap car. Later she accepts a partnership toast. Betty returns and is taunted by Mr. Archer's familiarity; Ms. Lull demands respect. The episode closes when an angry figure snarls, "Once I deal with your sister, I'll come for you!"—a direct threat that leaves their safety unresolved.
At a business dinner Ms. Lull starts drinking heavily and urges James to join her. Colleagues keep toasting as she accepts rounds, then falters and asks James if she's drunk. She asks for water and a cab, saying she's had one too many. Instead of letting her go, colleagues praise her drinking and press her to continue. Ms. Lull apologizes and refuses further drinks, promising to treat them another time. Their friendly pressure hardens into offense when one accuses, "Do you make nothing of us?" The accusation hangs as she prepares to leave.
At a tense business banquet, men demand Ms. Lull drink three full rounds or they'll drop the deal and ruin her reputation. She resists, then concedes at the table; when she appears drunk, Mr. Archer offers to take her home. Instead her employee James steps forward, saying "I'll drink in her place." The suppliers up the stakes, ordering him to finish all five or six bottles. James accepts the dangerous wager but now faces an almost impossible challenge—their deal and Ms. Lull's standing hinge on whether he can complete the drinking test.