After Marlene spends the night helping Jasmine because Jasmine's mother was hospitalized, she returns to face accusations from her husband's family that Jasmine is scheming and even eyeing their property. Grandma orders Marlene to cut all contact. Marlene insists Darius — her deceased friend — asked her to look after Jasmine and says she treats Jasmine like a sister. Pressured, insulted, and dismissed, Marlene shocks the household by announcing she will divorce Wesley and see it through. The family erupts in threats and outrage, leaving Marlene's divorce decision unresolved as Wesley's name is shouted.