The central conflict arises when Michael's piece of pie disappears.
Junior dares Claire to eat the pie, which she does. [S2E8] Let Them Eat Pie
He waits for the "sugar rush" and subsequent "sugar crash" to break their resolve and force a confession. The central conflict arises when Michael's piece of
When Michael realizes the pie is gone, he expects his children to be honest. However, remembering a previous lesson Michael taught them about sticking together , none of the kids will confess. ⚖️ The "Lesson": Reverse Psychology [S2E8] Let Them Eat Pie