Sharon runs into her cousin Karen on her birthday, and they catch up. Karen expresses surprise that Sharon, who is single and in her late 30s, doesn't have cats, assuming she has all the time in the world. Sharon mentions she wants a dog and talks about her busy life, while Karen shares that her husband Arnold is in Africa and not planning to return. The conversation takes a turn as Karen makes awkward comments about being single at Sharon’s age, implying something is wrong with her. Despite the uncomfortable exchange, Sharon remains composed, trying to steer the topic back to her professional achievements, including an upcoming IPO.