Episode 7 · Gwen, Joey, Mary
Gwen remembers opening her bakery after college, when Joey courted her for being warm and grounded. After their marriage, Joey complained about baking odors, and Mary compared her to a plain cook next to Rory. In the present, Gwen settles Joey's hospital bills at the counter. Dawn arrives, and Rory enters the room with a cast on her arm alongside her mother. Rory cries and apologizes, but Mary glares at them with cold fury.
Gwen flashes back to opening her own bakery and cafe after finishing college. Joey chased after her during that time. He praised her simple nature and called her a warm person.
In another memory at home, Joey complains that Gwen smells of kitchen smoke and baking grease. Mary insults Gwen by calling her a cook. Mary contrasts Gwen with Rory, who shines as a dancer on stage.
The story returns to the present day at the hospital front desk. Gwen stands by herself at the counter. She quietly signs all the paperwork and pays every medical fee for Joey's care.
Sunlight breaks as Rory arrives at Joey's room with her right arm in a plaster cast. Her mother walks in beside her. Rory sobs and admits fault to Mary, but Mary's face hardens with an icy expression.
“Joey, bro... Auntie I'm sorry. It's all my fault.”
“In-laws... no no, Mary, Roary was also terrified. She was also injured. No one wants that to happen.”
Rory bows down and weeps by the hospital bed, taking the blame for Joey's injuries. Her mother hurriedly tries to defend her, pointing out that Rory was terrified and hurt as well. Mary stares back at them with silent, freezing anger. Will Mary turn her fury onto Rory and her mother instead of blaming Gwen?