Jack, a terminally ill father with late-stage cancer, asks his young child to fetch an apple from their mother, showing his fragile state and deep love for his family. Struggling financially, the mother faces pressure from a landlord demanding rent, even offering inappropriate terms to settle the debt, which she firmly rejects. Jack expresses guilt for not providing a better life and fears dragging his family down. The episode ends with the father mysteriously leaving without saying goodbye, leaving his wife and child uncertain if he will return.