Ms. Parker goes to the police to report that her dowry—five gold bars and $2,000 left by her foster parents—was taken. David returns and learns Amanda already called the cops. Tension spikes when Mr. Fischer admits the dowry wasn't stolen and that he used it. Family members demand answers, accuse him of being scammed, and try to shut down the public report. Officers promise to help recover the money but press Mr. Fischer for details and warn he must explain or be taken in, leaving the dowry unrecovered and him facing possible detention.