Lisa and Mike arrive

The sound of the SUV in the driveway signals the arrival of the Carters.

Lisa walks in first, looking every bit the professional in a sleek black outfit, her gear bag over one shoulder and a tripod in her hand. Mike follows, carrying a heavy lighting case. He’s dressed in a tight "Property of Metro Gym" t-shirt and athletic shorts, his physical presence instantly filling the foyer.

Cherie meets them at the door, and the air between her and Mike is already thick with the "Yoga" seed Alexis planted. Chloe and Jessica descend the stairs, both dressed in "casual" outfits that are strategically short and tight, their eyes locked on Mike.

Tyler is hovering in the background, his phone in his hand, his gaze darting between Lisa’s equipment and his Aunt Alexis, who is watching the whole scene with a predatory grin.

Lisa stops in the living room and looks around. She sees Kenzie’s "set"—the draped silk, the lighting angles, the calculated shadows. Her eyes widen in genuine surprise.

"Kenzie... did you do this?" Lisa asks, stepping into the golden light. "The diffusion on that lamp... it’s brilliant. It completely changes the depth of the room."

Kenzie beams, casting a quick, secret glance toward the corner where she felt you. "I just... I had a feeling it would work."