Directors pressure Harry to return after WonderJoy's market value soars and Gwen's company wins a major development. At home their daughter Coco runs a fever; Harry calls Gwen to come but Gwen says she must handle something important — Fred's mother is hospitalized and she won't return tonight. Coco feels abandoned and Harry promises to take care of her while Gwen insists Mr. Fred Wilkins is important. At Coco's piano competition Gwen appears, accepts a public toast and comforts Coco, saying, "Only perfect love brings ultimate happiness." The family is soothed momentarily but unsteady choices remain unresolved.