Nisha hatches a plan in the early hours to use a property her husband Carl bought during their marriage as a temporary base while sorting out her situation.
Without a key to the house, she decides to ask the builders to let her in or, failing that, break in herself, confident that the police would not object.
After a fitful sleep, she experiences an uncomfortable breakfast at the hotel, feeling out of place but driven by a new, strong hunger.
Nisha plans to install herself in the Chelsea house, hire a lawyer, recover her lost bag, and then confront Carl about their marital issues.
Realizing that most of her friends are actually Carl's, she feels isolated but desperate to find help wherever she can.
Nisha manages to get some cash by asking her son Ray to wire her money, under the pretext of buying a surprise for Carl.
Upon arriving at the Chelsea house, Nisha is stunned to find another family living there and discovers that Carl sold the house without her knowledge.
The woman living in the house confirms they purchased it from the Cantors, causing Nisha to feel betrayed and question how Carl managed the sale without her consent.
A call with her son Ray temporarily soothes her, and she promises to be home soon, continuing her façade of normalcy.
Her visit to the gym to find her lost bag is fruitless and marked by poor customer service.
Nisha engages with Leonie Whitman to get a recommendation for a good divorce lawyer, fabricating a story to mask her personal need.
Saul Lowenstein, a New York divorce attorney, listens to Nisha’s grievances but explains that her American divorce papers complicate the legal proceedings in the UK.
The lawyer mentions that without Nisha's funds available, a retainer is impossible, and therefore he cannot formally take her case.
Lowenstein suggests that Carl might be transferring his assets offshore to defeat Nisha's claims and hints at the likelihood of an affair between Carl and his assistant.
The call with Lowenstein leaves Nisha feeling defeated and alone as he abruptly ends the conversation, highlighting the financial barrier to his services.