Cora Bradley is suddenly fired and urgently needs help for New Year. She offers John a million to accompany her home and pretend to be her companion so she can fulfill her mother's wish. John first refuses the money but agrees to help. At Cora's modest house they meet the Fosters and Cora gives imported heart medicine to Mrs. Foster. While everyone settles in, someone spots an ancient tiger tally among the household items — reportedly worth tens of millions — instantly raising the stakes and complicating their fake visit.