Larissa cherishes her close relationship with her mother-in-law, Julia, especially during her struggles with infertility. Julia’s efforts, including buying them a new mattress, seem supportive. Eventually, Larissa becomes pregnant, attributing it partly to Julia’s interventions.

“I’m ready if you are,” Toby, Larissa’s husband, expresses their desire for a child. Despite their efforts, they struggle to conceive. Seeking advice, Larissa turns to Julia, who offers various interventions, including fertility massages and a new mattress.

“I just wanted to help,” Julia explains when confronted about the mattress. She believed the ends justified the means. However, Toby’s discovery of fertility herbs attached to the mattress ignites suspicion and tension.

Toby’s fear of anything esoteric leads him to burn the mattress, symbolizing the breach of trust. While Maddie’s birth brings joy, questions linger about Julia’s involvement and the efficacy of her methods. Larissa grapples with conflicting feelings of gratitude and betrayal towards her mother-in-law.