At a military hearing, officials refuse to approve Vera's divorce and order the couple to wait three months because they've only been married a short time. At home Noah, traumatized after Vera's aggression, eats twelve bowls while Mr. Sweet warns Vera not to hurt him and threatens police action if she does. Vera promises to quit gambling. Ivy departs on a mission and Noah will stay with Mr. Sweet. Vera asks Karl to help her find work in the troops to support Noah; Karl agrees if she behaves. The episode closes with the divorce postponed and Vera under strict watch.