Shawn skulked off without a word, feeling defeated.

Melissa chimed in to Julie, "It's good that Shawn's got drive."

Julie hesitated, biting back her words.

She didn't want to burden Melissa anymore. With Melissa doing well and about to tie the knot with Marcus, it didn't feel right for Shawn to be dependent. Julie contemplated sending her rebellious son back to their hometown to make his own living.

Right then, Marcus interjected casually, "Melissa's spot on.