When Emma returns from a business trip, she finds a bill from her mother-in-law, Linda, for babysitting her grandson. Shocked, she confronts Linda, igniting a family conflict. Determined to teach her a lesson, Emma treats Linda like hired help, but emotions run high.
Returning home, Emma senses something is off. The warmth is missing, replaced by silence. She follows a trail of her son Max’s toys to the kitchen, expecting a warm hug. Instead, she finds a crisp $200 and a note from Linda demanding $3,360 for babysitting, citing nanny rates.
Angry and hurt, Emma calls Linda. “You’re his grandmother!” she protests. Linda insists she deserves compensation for her time. Furious, Emma decides to treat Linda as a nanny, enforcing strict boundaries.
She instructs Max to call Linda “Miss Linda.” Mark, her husband, questions her approach. Linda, now paid, silently takes the money.
Eventually, the emotional strain grows too much. Emma realizes the rift isn’t worth it. They reconcile, agreeing that family should be valued over money, restoring their bond.
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