At the start of the episode, a woman confronts Alexander after finding a trash card he gave her has fallen out, sparking tension. Alexander denies insulting her, but their disagreement escalates as a strange burning smell fills the room. Alexander reveals he baked an apple pie, attempting a peace gesture, but the woman rebukes him, reminding him that their contract never included dealing with his 'little mistress.' Alexander warns her to watch her words, leaving their strained arrangement unsettled as the episode ends on this unresolved conflict.