Eldest daughter-in-law Grace is abandoned by her mother-in-law, who favors second daughter-in-law Cindy Jones. The ill mother-in-law is sent back to the eldest son's home. Grace and husband refuse her. Demolition compensation news spreads. The second son, wife, and youngest daughter vie for the mother. The mother-in-law promises compensation to others, leaving nothing for the eldest. Demolition is canceled. The mother-in-law becomes a burden no one supports, finally seeing her error.