Tim faces pressure to fulfill a strict three-year contract to stay married to Zack, despite wanting out early and offering to settle for half the original $20 million fee. Tim reveals frustration over being a substitute for Zack's true love, Yancy, who recently returned, and worries Zack will soon demand a divorce. Despite Tim's reluctance and fears of a forced marriage's unhappiness, Miranda insists that in their influential family, divorce is not an option and warns of dire consequences if Tim refuses to comply. Tim resolves to force Zack into asking for the divorce first, escalating their conflict unresolved.