Mo and her husband Alex host a housewarming to celebrate their first home—a cozy apartment bought with help from Mo’s parents, who gave them most of the down payment as a wedding gift. The evening starts off well, with good food, laughter, and friends, but things take an unexpected turn when Alex’s mother, Barbara, makes a shocking suggestion.During the party, Barbara announces that Mo’s apartment should be given to her daughter Katie, a single mother struggling to find a place,
Alex, without hesitation, supports his mother’s idea, proposing they live with his mom for a while and let Katie have the apartment.Mo is stunned, but before Alex and Barbara can proceed, Mo’s parents reveal they’ve been one step ahead. The apartment is in Mo’s name only, secured through a prenup that ensures any property bought with her parents’ help belongs solely to her,
As the room falls silent, Mo’s parents calmly confront Alex and Barbara. Mo’s father declares that no one will steal from his daughter, and that Alex has shown he’s not worthy of the home or their trust. The truth lands hard, and Alex, Barbara, and Katie are left in disbelief. A week later,
Alex asks to meet with Mo, hoping for reconciliation. He admits his mistake, but Mo can’t forget the betrayal. She’s hurt by how easily Alex sided with his family and how he tried to give away her home without consulting her. In the end, Mo chooses herself, and though she still loves Alex, she knows love alone won’t fix the broken trust.
