At a Ford family confrontation, relatives accuse Kevin of keeping mistresses and argue over whether to accept Gabriel and Demi's child. Zoe taunts that Kevin will bring all illegitimate children home for Joan to raise. A woman who insists her ties to Demi aren't finished pleads with Kevin not to send her away and sets one condition: she will accept the child only if Kevin brings every illegitimate child home. Edward (uncle) refuses to intercede, stresses reputation, and orders, "Get rid of it." The family declares the matter settled; the father's return will deliver the final verdict, leaving the woman's fate unresolved.