The Nest

The siblings and Francie meet with George, who insists he does not know where Leo is but then reveals the offshore account. Melody and Jack lament their financial ruin, and Bea offers them her share of The Nest as an interest-free loan, asserting that she is in solid financial condition. She is fearful that her story is what has driven Leo away. Both Melody and Jack accept the loan, knowing it will not cover the entirety of their expenses but that it will greatly help. They speculate whether Leo knows of Stephanie’s pregnancy, deciding that he likely does not.

After Jack confesses to Walker about the statue and the loan, Walker moves out. He is most upset by Jack’s willingness to commit an illegal act by selling the statue via the underground economy. Further, he decides he has always wound up in the role of a parent for Jack. Stephanie’s news and seeing Melody’s twins has caused Walker to reconsider not wanting a child.

A few days after the failed birthday dinner, Melody learns of the twins skipping tutoring sessions. Walter is able to negotiate a refund, and Nora approaches him and reveals that she is dating Simone. Both she and Louisa also share that they would actually prefer to attend state colleges and even defer for a year.