Leah tries to visit her grandmother with a gift from her boss, but the Reed family refuses her entry, insulting her connection and threatening to sever ties with her boss. Leah shows an invitation card to prove her boss's legitimacy, but the Reeds remain unyielding. Distressed, Leah informs her boss, Mr. Ford, who arrives promptly to confront the Reeds. Despite their hostility and announcement to end relations with the Fords, Mr. Ford calmly declares his departure with his assistant Maya, leaving the conflict unresolved and the Reeds’ rejection standing firm.