In a flashback, Carlo discovers that Alex is coming undone under the pressure of running a household. The couple's in-laws try to trace when Alex and Carlo's marriage began falling apart...and if they could have done anything. As Carlo does damage control with Elisse, Alex faces the reality of Elisse's growing bond with Chayi. As she wonders about her role in her son's life, Alex forms a tentative attraction to her real estate broker.