The living room of a family home in the evening. Desiree sits at one end of the couch, arms crossed, avoiding Sophia's gaze. Sophia, seated across from her in a loveseat, watches her intently. The atmosphere is charged with unspoken tension. Inciting Moment A man's voice calls from the hallway—Desiree's husband, Sophia's stepbrother—excusing himself for an important work call. His casual exit clears the stage for a confrontation between the two women. Sophia immediately takes control of the moment, calling back that the “girls can entertain themselves.” She smiles slyly at Desiree, her attention unwavering.