Maria struggles alone, raising her child, while a man tries to help but feels he makes things worse. He gives her a number for emergencies, revealing his father was Sam Russo, and promises to care for Maria and her daughter Sofia. Meanwhile, Sam's father is confronted while selling vegetables without a permit on a man's property. The man demands a $2000 fine. When the old man cannot pay, the man orders his truck towed, threatening his livelihood.