Trudy, Mia’s stepmother, held an extravagant party for her 45th birthday and insisted that Mia buy her a dishwasher. But since she was saving for her prom dress, Mia was unable to pay for it and instead spent the day assisting with party preparation, serving drinks, and clearing up while dodging Trudy’s incessant demands.

Mia was publically humiliated by Trudy after the celebrations when he called her out for not receiving a present and told her to wash all the dishes. While everyone else enjoyed the celebration, Mia, suppressing her annoyance, obliged and scrubbed for hours.

The following morning, karma arrived. After Trudy poured meat oils down the sink, blocking the pipes and creating a massive mess, her kitchen flooded. To Trudy’s dismay, Mia’s father, David, said that they would have to reduce spending, with the exception of Mia’s prom outfit, which he had laid aside $500 for.

Trudy, humbled by the catastrophe, even volunteered to assist Mia in shopping for her dress. Despite her acceptance, Mia felt that the mess in the kitchen was a small act of justice from the universe.