At a New Year's dinner the family tiptoes around sleeping baby Levi to avoid waking him. Eric is warned not to disturb Levi while Bryce declines food—he's exhausted after bathing the baby and shrugs off his father's critical teasing. Ginny defends Bryce, then the gathering turns to a surprise: Dad addresses Samuel, acknowledges "you're Levi's father," and offers startup capital so Samuel can support the child and stop relying on Ginny; Samuel promises to work hard. Later a steady dripping interrupts the moment. They check the bathroom; the tap is off but the sound persists, leaving the cause unresolved.