Helen, escaping a painful past, has been selling her paintings in Monaland. Tony Rusk, a wealthy man, recognizes a college piece at an exhibit, finds her, brings food, watches from corners and commissions a complete version. She gifts him the finished painting on his birthday; they spend half a year together and he proposes. He pleads, "Trust me. I'm better than him," contrasting himself with Alan. Back at the market someone urges her not to act tough and to live well. The episode ends with Helen facing whether to accept Tony's offer and leave her modest life.