Millie lives out of her car, keeping routines simple: rest stop showers, sandwiches from a cooler, and a prepaid flip phone. Recently evicted after losing her job, she is exhausted by the grind and isolation.

During lunch in her car, Donna Stanton from Munch Burgers calls to say the position Millie interviewed for has been filled. Millie pleads for any opening, but the call ends abruptly, deepening her sense of hopelessness.

Moments later, Nina Winchester calls. A week after their interview, Nina offers Millie the job as a live-in maid and asks her to start as soon as possible. Stunned but eager, Millie accepts, agreeing to begin the next day and jokingly deflecting questions about packing.

As details are finalized, Millie wonders if Nina skipped a background check and whether gut instinct guided the offer. Millie resolves to seize the chance, while privately acknowledging a critical secret: she spent the last ten years in prison.