Nisha obsesses over the stolen Louboutins, wonders if the theft was intentional, and whether the police would take her seriously considering the situation.
She reflects on her past relationship with Carl, notably his control over her attire, and questions his motives behind dictating her fashion choices.
Living conditions are strained with Jasmine and her daughter Grace; space feels limited and tensions are high due to proximity and shared responsibilities.
Nisha is focused on retrieving her shoes to negotiate with Carl and worries about her son Ray, who expects her return and is sensitive to her deceit.
Juggling thoughts of her situation and the frustration of her living arrangements, Nisha works efficiently, finding solace in the physical exertion of cleaning.
Nisha receives a duck as a gift from the kitchen's supplier, Aleks, along with cooking ingredients and instructions, causing her to question his intentions.
On her way to pick up Grace, due to her coworker's inability to do so, Nisha gets into a physical altercation with a woman on the bus, ultimately being ejected.
As a result of the bus incident, Nisha loses the duck and ingredients intended for dinner, disappointing Jasmine who had expected a surprise meal.
Feeling misunderstood and a burden, Nisha offers Jasmine money for her stay and attempts to leave, but Jasmine reassures her that she's still welcome despite frustrations.
Grace and Nisha reconcile, with Grace expressing regret for her unwelcoming behavior after learning about Nisha’s circumstances.
Grace questions Nisha's decision to have Ray stay in America for schooling, leading Nisha to confront the implications of her choices on her son's happiness.