At the Smiths' parents' birthday, Natalia — the eldest groomed as the family heiress — clashes with a returned younger sister and the woman who took her place. The household erupts, some shouting "Throw her out!", while the family defends Molly and accuses Natalia of cheating, framing others, and causing an accident. Natalia refuses to apologize, tells them their choice to accept another daughter already cut her off, and leaves for a meeting. The episode closes when a visitor rushes in with a warning: "Mr. and Mrs. Smith! Bad news! Miss Molly..."