Julia is upset when her husband, Jordan, refuses to buy eggs for their kids, citing the high cost and suggesting they cut back on groceries. While she’s initially furious, she lets it go. But when she later finds out that Jordan has been secretly buying eggs for his mother, Carolyn, Julia decides to teach him a lesson in priorities. She begins serving Jordan dry toast and black coffee for breakfast, replicating his idea of cutting back on food. Over the next few days, Jordan grows increasingly frustrated with his eggless breakfasts. By the fifth day, he finally admits his mistake, explaining that he’s been worried about work layoffs and was trying to save money. He confesses that he bought the eggs for his mother because he didn’t want to say no to her, given the sacrifices she made when he was growing up. Julia, softening, listens to his concerns but reminds him that they need to put their kids first and work together as a team when making decisions. They have a heartfelt conversation, and Jordan acknowledges that he should have consulted her instead of making unilateral decisions. They reconcile, and Julia, now understanding the pressures Jordan has been under, agrees that they need better communication moving forward. By the end, Jordan stocks up on eggs for the family, making sure they won’t run out again. Julia, impressed with his newfound understanding, appreciates that he’s learned the lesson about balancing priorities. The couple, now on the same page, moves forward, united in their commitment to putting their kids and their family first.
