Elle's life takes a dramatic turn after hiring a nanny, revealing deep-seated secrets and emotional turmoil. Elle reflects on her father's death and her mother's behavior afterward, questioning the truth of her father's passing. The introduction of Marsha, the nanny, creates tension as Elle grows uneasy about Marsha's presence and her husband's trustworthiness. Elle's relationship with Jim becomes strained as he spends less time at home, leaving her lonely and longing.