Barbara strives to fulfill her role as a Star Bearer in spite of Barbie's concerns about her health. Troubled by the disturbances which keep occurring in the children's wing, Barbara wonders if things would have been different under the previous leader.
Meanwhile, in John's rooms, John reads a letter from Kate. Something in it sends him into a state of shock.
To serve the Shadows family is 
the pride and joy of every living doll!
!بالنسبة للدمى الحية، خدمة عائلة الظلال هي السعادة
„Wir lebenden Puppen sind überglücklich,
dem Haus Shadow dienen zu dürfen.“
Une poupée vivante
sert la famille Shadow avec bonheur !
Per noi bambole viventi è 
una gioia immensa servire il casato Shadow!
Bonecos vivos são felizes
servindo a família Shadows!
Живые куклы счастливы
прислуживать семейству теней!