At the Willises' home, family members grapple with disdain toward the powerful Falk family, who have sent three formal invitations to a welcome party. Among the invitees is Salem, a woman of humble origins recently taken in by the Willises, whose sudden favor with Mr. Falk sparks jealousy and suspicion. A tense confrontation unfolds as Salem’s husband accuses her of betrayal and threatens violence, unable to accept her rising status. The episode ends with the harsh reminder that Salem’s association with Mr. Falk places her far beyond her past and those who scorn her, setting up a volatile rift within the Willises.