Xanthes frustration with Sheilas overbearing nature is evident, but Sheila believes she is doing whats best for her ward. She feels that Xanthe is too young and naive to understand the implications of her actions, and that she needs guidance.

Toadie confesses to Sonya that her real uncle is Mitch and not Walter, who is a fraud. Toadie didnt tell her earlier because he wasnt sure about Mitchs background, and he didnt want to upset her. However, Sonya is furious that she was the last to know, and she demands to meet Mitch. To prevent this, Toadie puts the phone out of her reach.