Pamela scrambles to hide several children when Mr. Burgess unexpectedly arrives, worried about how many kids she is hiding. Despite the chaos, he insists on taking care of them and offers to let Pamela take him home to change out of his soaked clothes. Pamela suggests he shower and have someone bring him clothes instead. Mr. Burgess questions if he has raised troublemakers, as Pamela admits they are struggling financially. When he tries to stay warm, Pamela reveals the heater was turned off due to unpaid gas bills, leaving them in a cold, difficult situation.