Quincy is forced into a cold arrangement where she is only valued for bearing a child, told to remain a mere symbol and avoid personal connection. Despite her hesitation, she agrees to comply under pressure, as the man involved remains a stranger to her. Meanwhile, Shirley boasts about having chosen a replacement man for Quincy, insisting on continuing intimate encounters during her ovulation. However, when Arthur fails to respond to calls, Norman returns unexpectedly, revealing Arthur fled abroad after receiving a large sum. The episode ends with the shocking revelation that Norman was the one with Quincy, leaving their true intentions unclear.