Vanessa Walter arrives at her workplace, where her boss confronts her about being late and demands an apology, even insisting she kneel. Vanessa calmly points out she arrived on time according to official records and refuses to apologize or kneel. The boss, annoyed but conflicted due to their past connection, threatens Vanessa’s job powerfully. Vanessa stands firm, challenging the boss’s authority and highlighting the tension between them. The episode ends with the boss visibly struggling to decide whether to punish Vanessa or let the incident go.