Tessa faces harsh criticism from her mother, who reproaches her for marrying a poor man against family wishes and warns her to apologize and return home. Despite her mother's promise of support and a vow to punish the Stewarts for mistreatment, Tessa remains conflicted. Meanwhile, a lost visitor arrives, prompting remarks about missed opportunities to connect and help Zac. Amid cold rebukes and comparison to someone named Susie, tensions rise as Tessa navigates rejection from both family and affluent strangers. The episode ends with an uneasy atmosphere as Tessa's place between two worlds remains unsettled.