Gloria returns determined to marry Samuel, sparking a fierce rivalry with Janine, who also claims him. Their families clash over the proposed marriages, with Gloria's mother dismissing the Gutts as declining while insisting Gloria marry wealthy Alaric. Gloria insists Samuel has potential, challenging the social expectations. Meanwhile, Janine refuses to give up Samuel, heightening the tension. The episode escalates as it’s revealed neither woman has secured Samuel's agreement, and the Stones send a marriage contract, but Samuel remains the center of dispute, caught between two powerful families fighting over a man seen only as a programmer.