Beaudelaire and Genevive surprise their mother Ygraine by hiring a matchmaker for her, hoping to find her a partner. Ygraine goes on a date with Nicholas, a recent immigrant, and they hit it off. Nicholas becomes a regular fixture in their home. On Beaudelaire's adult birthday, he wins the lottery. Nicholas then proposes to Ygraine, and she joyfully accepts. Beaudelaire plans to use the lottery money to fund their fancy wedding and buy homes for everyone.