At a public confrontation, a wealthy woman and her companions bully a poorer woman accused of clinging to Cody and trying to come between him and his fiancée. The wealthy woman vows to 'act on Cody's behalf' and threatens violence; a bystander threatens to call the police. Another person helps the assaulted woman up, apologizes and notes a family resemblance. Later Rachel tells her mother they got along and promises a 'big surprise' in three days. Cody reassures his mother the wedding is secure. The wealthy woman's vow and the coming surprise raise immediate stakes for the wedding.