At breakfast Zoe, who has been learning Ruskian from a cassette, repeats a recorded phrase—"a filthy old sow and her two piglets"—and Aunt Fern takes offense. Fern demands an apology; Zoe mutters "I'm sorry" and is sent to eat in her room. Parents downplay it, explaining Zoe didn't understand the language and even ask what a cassette tape is. Dad later lets someone eat leftovers from Zoe and Leo, saying they were probably bored of the food. The episode ends as a family member begins, "Fern, you...", leaving the reaction unresolved.