At a family meal, Mr. Foster lays out a street-bought nutcracker that an expert instantly calls an ancient tiger tally once auctioned for 70 million. Mr. Foster says he paid five dollars and uses it to crack walnuts, and the family reacts in disbelief. The appraiser inspects the texture, admits a fake would require extraordinary skill, and Cora reveals her father collects antiques. The expert then identifies a 15th-century blue-and-white porcelain and cites a 120 million sale for one piece, leaving the household stunned and uncertain about what to do next.