Katie’s maternity leave turned into a nightmare when her coworker, Emily, asked her husband Mark to drive her to work while she was home with their newborn. Emily, who had previously relied on Katie for rides, couldn’t drive herself, and when Katie refused, she suggested Mark help. Despite his people-pleasing nature, Mark hesitated, but Katie shut it down firmly. Emily persisted, showing up at 5:45 a.m. on the first day of Katie’s leave, pleading for Mark to drive her.

Later, when Katie went to the store, she discovered their car was missing. Panic set in until Emily returned with her boyfriend in their car. She had taken the spare key and driven off without permission. When the police arrived, Mark decided against pressing charges, but firmly told Emily to stay away from his family.

After changing the locks and installing security, Katie and Mark reflected on how they’d grown stronger as a family. Emily’s message apologizing was ignored, and the couple focused on their future.