A woman's leg gives out the moment Grandma announces punishment, and relatives brand her a jinx, accusing her of killing her own mother. Threats escalate; Mr. Smith orders her locked in the backyard until Joel finishes exams. One family member pleads to be punished instead, noting Ms. Smith must study. A letter of admission from First Academy arrives: Joel is due to be the top scholar in three days. The family locks the accused to protect his chance, but they end the episode reeling; could the jinx already have stolen his luck?