Blanche discovers she has exceeded the legal number of tenants she is allowed. Dorothy discovers Sophia's first marriage.
Tropes:
- Loophole Abuse: When a city inspector intends to fine Blanche thousands of dollars for having too many unrelated persons living in one home, Dorothy realizes that it would be perfectly legal if they all served as co-owners rather than renters. Blanche is initially reluctant, but eventually signs paperwork to give the girls equal claim to the house's title and changing the rent payments to mortgage payments.
- Mistaken Confession: Dorothy is attempting to pry open a locked box of Sophia's, convinced her mother is hiding something from her.Blanche: [upset at Rose] I oughta have you horsewhipped!
Dorothy: I HAVEN'T EVEN OPENED THE DAMN BOX! ... Oh.... oh, sorry. - Runaway Bride: Sophia reveals that she left for America rather than go through with an Arranged Marriage.
- True Companions: Blanche actually makes the women co-owners of the house rather than renters, something she was initially reluctant to do.
