Unshackled from a Loveless Union

A kindergarten poisoning incident hospitalized Brodie's son, Ethan, and Esme's daughter, Brodie's first love. Brodie's attention to Esme neglected Ethan, resulting in his death. Juliana, passing by, saw Brodie joyful with Esme, contrasting her grief over losing Ethan. Brodie then asked Juliana to let Ethan give up his heart transplant spot for Esme, disillusioning her.