The episode opens with Nailah Vernon watching a hypocritical livestream memorial for deceased Vernon family members hosted by her stepmother, Esther Miller, to which Nailah scoffs. Suddenly, a mysterious person slips a note under the door that reads "I'll be back for you soon," leaving Nailah confused and wary. Later, at the office, Nailah's friend Lumi Young notices her distraction and questions why she's so engrossed in Vernon family gossip. After Nailah deflects by using her crush on Nikolai as an excuse, Lumi unexpectedly reveals her own secret: "Because I'm a Vernon too," setting up suspense for the plot.
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