At a lavish party, Macy's husband Ian explodes after Macy favors their friend Sean. Guests openly humiliate Ian—mocking his job, financial dependence, and cheap gifts—while Macy gives Sean an expensive watch and dismisses Ian's accusation about a kiss. When Macy realizes she forgot Ian's birthday, he is further shamed and pushed out of the celebration. Nora comforts him, but Macy's allies escalate: one suggests divorce and then plans to "put Ian behind bars." Macy agrees, handing over the dirty work, leaving Ian isolated and immediately threatened by their plot.