In public, an elderly woman falls and accuses Rudy of pushing her. Rudy denies it, but bystanders seize the claim—witnesses insist she fell on purpose and the crowd labels Rudy a scammer, even threatening her family. A protective friend grabs Rudy, forbids her to leave, and vows they are sisters from another mother, promising to keep the pampered Rudy safe while she pursues a dream to be a cop. Cherry returns from the orphanage; her parents plead, "We really adore Rudy. Can you not kick her out?" Cherry must now decide whether to shelter Rudy amid mounting accusations.