After Ursula stays for a month, she prepares to leave, only for Max to present her with an invoice for rent and utilities. He demands payment for using their guest room and electricity, disregarding everything she has done for them. Horrified, Mindy stops her mother from handing over money. She retrieves the hospital statement, payment agreement, and feeding notebook, then estimates the value of Ursula’s childcare and household assistance to show Max how unfairly he is treating her.
Mindy confronts Max with the hospital bill he refused to help pay and reminds him that Ursula cared for Emma, cooked meals, and helped maintain their home. When he sees the estimated value of her assistance, he becomes angry, accusing Mindy of embarrassing him. Mindy makes it clear that her mother will not pay. Before leaving, Ursula explains that she came because Mindy needed help, not because she expected repayment. Mindy promises to communicate more openly with her mother in the future.
