Zac returns home from a business trip to a tense household where his mother criticizes his wife, Tessa, who is pregnant and experiencing discomfort. Zac’s mother dismisses Tessa’s condition as weakness and pressures Zac to appreciate his hard work instead. During dinner, Zac learns that Tessa’s mood has worsened, and his mother hints that Susie, another woman, is interested in him. She suggests Zac spend time with Susie, even offering to cover for him at home. The episode ends with Zac facing a difficult choice between his loyal but troubled wife and the new temptation.