1 00:00:02,663 --> 00:00:04,623 [Mary Alice] Previously on Desperate Housewives: 2 00:00:04,748 --> 00:00:06,792 No adoption agency's gonna touch us now. 3 00:00:06,917 --> 00:00:08,627 [Gabrielle] There are ways to get babies. 4 00:00:08,752 --> 00:00:11,546 - Twenty thousand dollars. - Wheels were put in motion. 5 00:00:11,630 --> 00:00:14,716 - I love you. - Oh, thank you. 6 00:00:14,841 --> 00:00:19,972 - I love Mike. - True emotions were revealed. 7 00:00:20,097 --> 00:00:23,058 - Who the hell is Mike? - Perception is reality, Andrew. 8 00:00:23,141 --> 00:00:26,645 My name is Bree. And I am an alcoholic. 9 00:00:26,770 --> 00:00:30,440 And false pretenses became a way of life. 10 00:00:34,278 --> 00:00:38,740 Gabrielle Solis had always been a demanding shopper. 11 00:00:38,865 --> 00:00:41,076 Carlos, come on. They're here! 12 00:00:42,619 --> 00:00:46,665 And whatever the purchase, she always expected the very best, 13 00:00:48,959 --> 00:00:52,295 whether it was exotic perfume shipped over from Paris, 14 00:00:54,965 --> 00:00:58,719 a high fashion gown straight from a runway in Milan, 15 00:01:01,304 --> 00:01:04,474 or designer shoes flown in from Manhattan. 16 00:01:05,017 --> 00:01:09,396 But on this day, her expectations were going to be put to the test. 17 00:01:10,397 --> 00:01:13,650 You see, Gabrielle was now shopping for a baby. 18 00:01:14,735 --> 00:01:18,739 And there was a problem with the manufacturer. 19 00:01:22,117 --> 00:01:24,745 I want to feel like I'm giving my baby to people 20 00:01:24,828 --> 00:01:28,665 who have what it takes to be really great parents. 21 00:01:28,790 --> 00:01:31,752 You won't find another couple with more love for a child. 22 00:01:31,835 --> 00:01:34,212 Isn't that right, honey? 23 00:01:35,380 --> 00:01:37,007 Honey? 24 00:01:37,090 --> 00:01:40,093 Right, right. Uh, lots of love. [laughs] 25 00:01:40,969 --> 00:01:43,346 - Honey, can I talk to you for a second? - OK. 26 00:01:48,560 --> 00:01:51,104 - Look, we have to find another mother. - Why? 27 00:01:51,229 --> 00:01:53,690 This isn't easy to say, so I'm just gonna say it. 28 00:01:53,815 --> 00:01:56,359 But have you taken a good look at her? 29 00:01:56,443 --> 00:01:59,529 You don't want Deanna's baby because she's plain? 30 00:01:59,613 --> 00:02:03,909 Since that woman walked into our house, the clocks have stopped working. 31 00:02:04,034 --> 00:02:06,578 No one can predict what a child is gonna look like. 32 00:02:06,661 --> 00:02:09,039 Her kid could end up winning beauty contests. 33 00:02:09,122 --> 00:02:12,209 The only thing that kid's gonna be winning is Best in Show. 34 00:02:12,334 --> 00:02:14,461 Look, I'm sorry. 35 00:02:14,544 --> 00:02:17,422 But I want a pretty baby. So let's find another mother. 36 00:02:17,506 --> 00:02:20,342 Mm-mm. Your obsession with looks won't screw this up. 37 00:02:20,425 --> 00:02:22,803 I want a child. Any child. 38 00:02:23,553 --> 00:02:24,638 Fine. 39 00:02:24,763 --> 00:02:27,432 Just know in a couple days, when that thing is born, 40 00:02:27,516 --> 00:02:29,392 and you're gonna have to snuggle up 41 00:02:29,476 --> 00:02:32,896 with something with that face on it, don't come crying to me. 42 00:02:39,736 --> 00:02:42,739 I'm sorry. Now, where were we? 43 00:02:42,864 --> 00:02:46,284 Talking about the custody arrangement once Deanna gives birth. 44 00:02:46,409 --> 00:02:50,455 It's usually best if the mother doesn't see the child at all. 45 00:02:50,539 --> 00:02:53,708 As soon as the doctors give their initial check-up... 46 00:03:04,094 --> 00:03:07,013 ...delivery room, the baby will be handed over to you. 47 00:03:07,639 --> 00:03:12,018 [Mary Alice] Yes, Gabrielle had always been a demanding shopper. 48 00:03:12,102 --> 00:03:13,728 Sorry. 49 00:03:15,438 --> 00:03:19,442 Because she knew there are some purchases 50 00:03:20,193 --> 00:03:22,487 that can't be returned. 51 00:04:06,364 --> 00:04:10,535 [Mary Alice] At 6:10 the next morning, Deanna Pruse went into premature labour 52 00:04:10,618 --> 00:04:12,912 and gave birth to what would eventually be 53 00:04:13,038 --> 00:04:15,957 an incredibly attractive baby boy. 54 00:04:17,959 --> 00:04:21,629 At 11:43, Dr Hanson Mills cut the umbilical cord, 55 00:04:21,755 --> 00:04:24,632 forever separating mother and child. 56 00:04:26,634 --> 00:04:29,804 At that exact same moment, Dr Ron McCready 57 00:04:29,929 --> 00:04:32,557 entered the private room of Susan Mayer 58 00:04:32,640 --> 00:04:36,394 with every intention of severing their connection. 59 00:04:36,519 --> 00:04:38,480 Hey there. How's it going? 60 00:04:38,563 --> 00:04:41,816 Great. I'm about to be released. 61 00:04:41,900 --> 00:04:44,444 Oh. That's terrific. Who's Mike? 62 00:04:45,904 --> 00:04:48,531 I... Why do you ask? 63 00:04:49,949 --> 00:04:51,576 I don't know. No reason. 64 00:04:51,701 --> 00:04:54,245 It's just... 65 00:04:54,370 --> 00:04:56,331 Just before the operation, 66 00:04:56,456 --> 00:04:59,167 just before you went under, I said, "I love you," 67 00:04:59,250 --> 00:05:02,128 and you said, "I love Mike." 68 00:05:02,212 --> 00:05:04,589 I did? Oh. 69 00:05:04,714 --> 00:05:08,384 Is that why you haven't been in to see me since my surgery? 70 00:05:08,468 --> 00:05:10,261 Answer the question. 71 00:05:10,386 --> 00:05:13,014 I don't even know a Mike. 72 00:05:15,850 --> 00:05:17,185 Everyone knows a Mike. 73 00:05:17,685 --> 00:05:19,395 Yes, everyone does know a Mike. 74 00:05:19,521 --> 00:05:22,065 I knew a Mike in college. We did this play, Pippin. 75 00:05:22,190 --> 00:05:24,651 It wasn't very good. I've never thought of him. 76 00:05:24,734 --> 00:05:27,695 You shouldn't accuse me. I was probably hallucinating. 77 00:05:27,779 --> 00:05:29,364 Fine. Fine. 78 00:05:30,532 --> 00:05:32,659 So who's the guy you're married to? 79 00:05:33,409 --> 00:05:35,537 - Damn that Nurse Hisel. - Or should I say, 80 00:05:35,662 --> 00:05:38,122 - "Who's the guy you're cheating on?" - OK, yes. 81 00:05:38,206 --> 00:05:39,374 I did remarry my ex. 82 00:05:39,457 --> 00:05:41,501 Only because he has health insurance. 83 00:05:41,584 --> 00:05:44,504 Did Miss Blabbermouth tell you that too? 84 00:05:44,587 --> 00:05:47,841 - You committed insurance fraud? - Only in the legal sense. 85 00:05:48,716 --> 00:05:51,886 And I just didn't tell you because I wanted to protect you. 86 00:05:51,970 --> 00:05:55,306 OK, you know what? You should come over to dinner and meet Karl, 87 00:05:55,431 --> 00:05:58,935 and you can see that there is absolutely nothing between us. 88 00:05:59,060 --> 00:06:02,480 So wait, once you're fully recovered, you're gonna divorce him? 89 00:06:02,564 --> 00:06:05,024 Oh, yeah. That's the plan. I swear. 90 00:06:05,108 --> 00:06:08,444 And you swear that you're not in love with anyone named Mike? 91 00:06:09,612 --> 00:06:11,322 Sure. 92 00:06:15,577 --> 00:06:18,121 OK. Come here. 93 00:06:20,707 --> 00:06:22,750 I believe you. 94 00:06:24,335 --> 00:06:28,006 [man] The next morning I woke up in an alley, my wallet had been stolen, 95 00:06:28,131 --> 00:06:30,258 I was lying in a pool of my own vomit. 96 00:06:30,341 --> 00:06:32,552 That's when I knew I'd hit rock bottom. 97 00:06:32,677 --> 00:06:34,971 [clapping] 98 00:06:36,264 --> 00:06:39,183 OK. Who's next? 99 00:06:39,475 --> 00:06:41,436 Bree. 100 00:06:42,437 --> 00:06:45,857 Oh, um, I couldn't possibly top that. 101 00:06:45,982 --> 00:06:47,942 Thank you, though. 102 00:06:53,406 --> 00:06:56,075 [people chattering] 103 00:06:57,577 --> 00:07:00,121 Hi. Before coming to these meetings, 104 00:07:00,204 --> 00:07:03,458 I never realised how messy substance abusers can be. 105 00:07:03,583 --> 00:07:07,670 We usually leave the doughnut crumbs for the Overeaters Anonymous group. 106 00:07:07,754 --> 00:07:10,840 - You know, just to mess with them. - You're awful. 107 00:07:10,965 --> 00:07:14,302 So tell me, Bree, how long have you been sober? 108 00:07:15,219 --> 00:07:18,389 Gosh, um... I'm not exactly sure. 109 00:07:19,223 --> 00:07:21,934 Oh. Is somebody still drinking? 110 00:07:22,018 --> 00:07:24,312 Now, why would you say that? 111 00:07:24,437 --> 00:07:26,064 I've never met an alcoholic yet 112 00:07:26,189 --> 00:07:30,234 who didn't know exactly how long it had been since his last drink. 113 00:07:33,237 --> 00:07:36,324 OK. You got me. 114 00:07:36,449 --> 00:07:38,910 I'm not really an alcoholic. 115 00:07:38,993 --> 00:07:40,620 - You don't say. - It's true. 116 00:07:40,703 --> 00:07:42,497 I'm coming here because of my son. 117 00:07:42,580 --> 00:07:44,624 You see, he's trying to take me to court 118 00:07:44,707 --> 00:07:47,960 to be an emancipated minor. He's planning on lying to the judge 119 00:07:48,044 --> 00:07:50,880 and telling him that I am some sort of dreadful lush. 120 00:07:50,963 --> 00:07:55,134 So I'm coming to these meetings to give the impression that I've changed. 121 00:07:55,218 --> 00:07:57,261 But you don't really need to change. 122 00:07:57,345 --> 00:08:00,348 - You don't have a problem with alcohol. - Exactly. 123 00:08:02,225 --> 00:08:04,602 I tell you what, here's my card. 124 00:08:05,645 --> 00:08:08,898 If you ever do have a problem, or you just feel like talking, 125 00:08:08,981 --> 00:08:10,566 give me a call, OK? 126 00:08:11,526 --> 00:08:14,362 I know you think I'm kidding myself, but I'm not. 127 00:08:14,445 --> 00:08:16,322 I'm nothing like you people. 128 00:08:16,405 --> 00:08:19,158 I just don't have a compulsive personality. 129 00:08:28,751 --> 00:08:31,420 Word is out all over that you're unhappy at Zimms. 130 00:08:31,504 --> 00:08:34,131 So why not jump ship and come to Parcher & Murphy? 131 00:08:34,215 --> 00:08:37,468 I swear, Veronica, you would fit in so well here. 132 00:08:37,552 --> 00:08:40,721 I do need to make a change, but the money you're offering... 133 00:08:40,847 --> 00:08:43,391 Yeah, it sucks. But there are other perks. 134 00:08:43,516 --> 00:08:46,394 - Expense account, corner office... - I don't know. 135 00:08:46,477 --> 00:08:49,397 You're just gonna have to give me time to think about it. 136 00:08:49,480 --> 00:08:51,357 Fair enough. Fair enough. 137 00:08:51,482 --> 00:08:55,069 What is your secret? How can you eat like that and keep your figure? 138 00:08:55,152 --> 00:08:57,947 It's the breast-feeding. It burns so many calories. 139 00:08:58,030 --> 00:09:00,908 It's like having a treadmill strapped to your chest. 140 00:09:00,992 --> 00:09:04,495 - I didn't know you had a child. - Yes. My son, Donovan. 141 00:09:04,620 --> 00:09:07,373 - He's the love of my life. - Really, Veronica? 142 00:09:07,456 --> 00:09:10,877 Well, there's another perk that I just thought of. 143 00:09:14,922 --> 00:09:18,259 Oh, my gosh. This is fantastic. 144 00:09:18,384 --> 00:09:20,344 They don't have day-care at Zimms. 145 00:09:20,428 --> 00:09:24,807 How can they not? For working parents like you and me, it's a necessity. 146 00:09:24,890 --> 00:09:26,517 So is the pot getting sweeter? 147 00:09:26,642 --> 00:09:29,020 Would people be cool with me breast-feeding? 148 00:09:29,145 --> 00:09:31,105 The guys at Zimms were real jerks. 149 00:09:31,230 --> 00:09:34,817 Parcher & Murphy is mother-friendly. No one would say a word. 150 00:09:34,900 --> 00:09:36,402 Oh... 151 00:09:38,195 --> 00:09:41,949 - What the heck, I'm in. - Yeah? Well, that's fantastic. 152 00:09:42,074 --> 00:09:44,744 - Oh, my God. Whose kids are those? - [kids scream] 153 00:09:44,827 --> 00:09:47,830 - Yahh! - Yeah! 154 00:09:47,955 --> 00:09:51,208 I have absolutely no idea. Let's go hammer out the details. 155 00:09:51,334 --> 00:09:52,793 - OK. - [kids growling] 156 00:09:54,253 --> 00:09:56,797 [Carlos] Mmm. Ooh. 157 00:09:56,922 --> 00:10:00,760 [Gabrielle] These can't be our only choices, Mr Beale. Come on. 158 00:10:00,843 --> 00:10:02,803 Each girl is uglier than the next. 159 00:10:02,887 --> 00:10:05,973 Finding a gorgeous pregnant woman willing to give her baby 160 00:10:06,098 --> 00:10:08,643 to a couple with a record isn't a walk in the park. 161 00:10:08,726 --> 00:10:10,686 I don't care if it's a walk in the sewer. 162 00:10:10,811 --> 00:10:14,398 We're haemorrhaging money into your bank account. I expect results. 163 00:10:14,523 --> 00:10:17,860 Mrs Solis, you can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. 164 00:10:17,985 --> 00:10:21,572 If I wanted flies, all I would have to do is call one of these girls. 165 00:10:21,655 --> 00:10:23,783 Trust me. The flies would follow. 166 00:10:24,325 --> 00:10:25,326 [intercom beeps] 167 00:10:25,451 --> 00:10:27,745 [woman] Sir, Libby Collins is here for you. 168 00:10:27,828 --> 00:10:29,455 I'll be right out there. 169 00:10:29,580 --> 00:10:32,583 I took the liberty of inviting this girl here to meet you. 170 00:10:32,708 --> 00:10:35,669 Now, I wouldn't exactly say she's a quality human being, 171 00:10:35,753 --> 00:10:37,380 but she is attractive. 172 00:10:37,463 --> 00:10:40,633 If you don't respond to her, I'm afraid I'm out of ideas. 173 00:10:42,051 --> 00:10:43,135 [sighs] 174 00:10:43,219 --> 00:10:47,139 He's going to dump us as clients if you don't stop being so damn picky. 175 00:10:47,264 --> 00:10:49,934 We are gonna stare at this face for the next 18 years. 176 00:10:50,017 --> 00:10:51,977 Now is not the time to skimp on quality. 177 00:10:52,103 --> 00:10:55,022 - [door opens] - [Bormanis] Gabrielle, Carlos, 178 00:10:55,106 --> 00:10:58,692 I'd like you to meet Libby. 179 00:11:03,989 --> 00:11:07,743 [gasps] Well, now, this I can work with. 180 00:11:11,664 --> 00:11:15,960 So getting pregnant was the worst thing that could have ever happened to me 181 00:11:16,043 --> 00:11:19,046 because I went into debt, and I had to stop performing. 182 00:11:19,130 --> 00:11:23,300 - Libby's a pole dancer in a strip club. - Oh. 183 00:11:23,384 --> 00:11:25,594 Wow. That sounds like interesting work. 184 00:11:25,719 --> 00:11:28,806 You'd think so. But it gets old quickly. 185 00:11:28,889 --> 00:11:31,642 My big dream is to become a choreographer. 186 00:11:31,725 --> 00:11:32,726 - Really? - Yeah. 187 00:11:32,852 --> 00:11:35,396 I made up a move called "The Serpent's Tongue," 188 00:11:35,479 --> 00:11:37,857 and all the girls at the club are doing it now. 189 00:11:37,940 --> 00:11:39,650 If I had a pole, I could show you. 190 00:11:39,733 --> 00:11:42,361 We'll have to go to the club and check that out. 191 00:11:42,444 --> 00:11:45,531 - We'll make a night of it. - Yeah, we'll do that. 192 00:11:47,700 --> 00:11:50,619 - So, Libby, who's the father? - Honestly, I don't know. 193 00:11:50,703 --> 00:11:53,581 I mean, a lot of guys come into the club and buy me drinks, 194 00:11:53,664 --> 00:11:57,710 and sometimes I get a little bit more friendly than I intend to. [giggles] 195 00:11:59,128 --> 00:12:00,921 I hope you don't think I'm a slut. 196 00:12:01,005 --> 00:12:02,256 No. 197 00:12:02,339 --> 00:12:07,803 Actually, all we think about when we look at you is how pretty you are. 198 00:12:07,887 --> 00:12:12,016 I've heard enough, Mr Beale. If Libby here likes us as much as we like her, 199 00:12:12,099 --> 00:12:15,769 we should just go ahead and move to adopt her baby girl. 200 00:12:15,895 --> 00:12:19,315 First, we should probably talk about how much money I want. 201 00:12:19,440 --> 00:12:21,066 Whoa, whoa, whoa. [laughs] 202 00:12:21,191 --> 00:12:24,278 Nobody's buying a baby here. That's illegal. 203 00:12:24,361 --> 00:12:28,365 Money can never exchange hands. You'll make a list of your expenses, 204 00:12:28,449 --> 00:12:32,536 - and the Solises here will pay. - Oh, but can't they also buy me gifts? 205 00:12:32,620 --> 00:12:35,331 I knew this girl who gave up her baby and got a Harley. 206 00:12:35,414 --> 00:12:38,667 [laughing] I don't know that we can afford a Harley, 207 00:12:38,751 --> 00:12:42,254 but we'll find some way to express our gratitude. 208 00:12:43,922 --> 00:12:46,467 OK. Whatever. 209 00:12:47,259 --> 00:12:50,763 Well, my lunch break is over. So I have to get back to the club. 210 00:12:51,639 --> 00:12:54,808 Until I get rid of this kid, I'm slinging drinks. 211 00:12:54,933 --> 00:12:58,020 It was really nice to meet you, Mr and Mrs Solis. 212 00:12:58,145 --> 00:13:01,231 - Oh, it's actually pronounced "Solis." - Sorry. 213 00:13:01,315 --> 00:13:04,568 - So, what kind of name is that? - Uh, it's Mexican. 214 00:13:04,693 --> 00:13:07,488 Both our families come from Guadalajara. 215 00:13:07,571 --> 00:13:09,114 Huh. 216 00:13:09,198 --> 00:13:13,035 - I figured you were Italian. - Nope. Latino and proud of it. 217 00:13:14,787 --> 00:13:16,372 Good for you. 218 00:13:22,294 --> 00:13:25,172 Wow, she's gorgeous. 219 00:13:25,255 --> 00:13:28,676 Yeah. My little girl's gonna inherit some wonderful genes. 220 00:13:28,759 --> 00:13:30,552 Is this Libby's real hair colour? 221 00:13:30,678 --> 00:13:34,098 Yes. It's all natural from her straight teeth to her C cup. 222 00:13:34,223 --> 00:13:36,600 She's athletic because she's a pole dancer. 223 00:13:36,725 --> 00:13:40,646 So I really hope that my little girl inherits that as well. 224 00:13:40,729 --> 00:13:43,816 No, the athletic gene. Not the pole dancing gene. 225 00:13:43,941 --> 00:13:45,526 [laughs] 226 00:13:45,609 --> 00:13:47,111 [Karl] Susie, baby! 227 00:13:48,445 --> 00:13:50,823 Oh, I got your call. I thought I'd stop by. 228 00:13:50,948 --> 00:13:53,075 I didn't realise you had company. Hello. 229 00:13:53,200 --> 00:13:54,910 [Susan] We'll just be a second. 230 00:13:55,035 --> 00:13:57,496 - Just wheel me. Be right back. - Just be a sec. 231 00:13:59,790 --> 00:14:01,834 Did he just call her "baby"? 232 00:14:01,959 --> 00:14:04,253 Yeah. When did they stop hating each other? 233 00:14:04,795 --> 00:14:08,549 I need you to ditch Edie tomorrow night and have dinner with Dr Ron and me. 234 00:14:08,632 --> 00:14:10,050 Now why would I do that? 235 00:14:10,134 --> 00:14:12,803 For starters, because you banged your secretary, 236 00:14:12,886 --> 00:14:15,013 and you owe me for the rest of your life. 237 00:14:15,097 --> 00:14:16,473 I'll bring the wine. 238 00:14:16,557 --> 00:14:18,350 Well, before Mike came along, 239 00:14:18,475 --> 00:14:20,769 I always assumed they'd get back together. 240 00:14:20,853 --> 00:14:22,980 Why? I thought they annoyed each other. 241 00:14:23,105 --> 00:14:26,692 During the good times, there was such a spark between them. 242 00:14:26,775 --> 00:14:29,945 So much passion. They would always make each other laugh. 243 00:14:30,070 --> 00:14:34,533 [laughing] You told Dr Ron that you still love Mike? 244 00:14:34,658 --> 00:14:37,661 OK, will you shut up? It's not funny. I was drugged. 245 00:14:37,786 --> 00:14:41,039 Right. Sorry. Sorry. So how'd you get out of that one? 246 00:14:41,165 --> 00:14:44,168 [sighs] I lied, and I told him I didn't know a Mike. 247 00:14:44,293 --> 00:14:45,711 Everyone knows a Mike. 248 00:14:45,794 --> 00:14:48,088 - I am aware of that. - Why didn't you just? 249 00:14:48,213 --> 00:14:49,631 Because I panicked, OK? 250 00:14:49,715 --> 00:14:52,509 Dr Ron hadn't come in to see me since the operation, 251 00:14:52,593 --> 00:14:54,178 and I was feeling insecure. 252 00:14:54,261 --> 00:14:58,432 And I just didn't feel like the truth was a luxury I could afford. 253 00:14:59,516 --> 00:15:01,810 Yes, go ahead. You may resume laughing. 254 00:15:01,894 --> 00:15:03,478 [laughing] 255 00:15:05,856 --> 00:15:08,066 - Uh... - Ladies, always a pleasure. 256 00:15:08,192 --> 00:15:10,152 And you, I'll see you tomorrow. 257 00:15:16,450 --> 00:15:17,784 What? 258 00:15:18,577 --> 00:15:21,413 This is just a sketch, but you see what I'm thinking of? 259 00:15:21,496 --> 00:15:22,956 I love it. I just love it. 260 00:15:23,040 --> 00:15:24,207 Let's get a copy to Ed. 261 00:15:24,333 --> 00:15:26,043 [phone rings] 262 00:15:26,168 --> 00:15:28,045 Shoot, I gotta take this. It's Tom. 263 00:15:28,128 --> 00:15:31,089 My nanny is here with my son. I need to go feed him anyway. 264 00:15:31,173 --> 00:15:35,218 Perfect! Take your time. Hey, honey. How's the Big Apple treating you? 265 00:15:35,302 --> 00:15:39,056 Good. Did those snooty clients like your pitch? 266 00:15:40,140 --> 00:15:43,977 Well, that's perfect. Excellent. 267 00:15:44,061 --> 00:15:45,312 Uh-huh. 268 00:15:49,942 --> 00:15:54,988 [stuttering] I'm... I'm... I'm gonna call you back. 269 00:16:21,807 --> 00:16:24,267 - Oh, my God. - Get... Mm! 270 00:16:27,187 --> 00:16:28,438 Hello there. 271 00:16:28,522 --> 00:16:31,441 I thought you and your friend might like some snacks. 272 00:16:31,525 --> 00:16:34,945 He's my lawyer, and this is privileged communication. 273 00:16:35,070 --> 00:16:37,447 - So get out. - There's no need to be rude. 274 00:16:37,531 --> 00:16:39,908 This is very kind of you, Mrs Van De Kamp. 275 00:16:40,033 --> 00:16:42,160 I'm appalled that you're helping my son 276 00:16:42,285 --> 00:16:44,663 with this ridiculous emancipation scheme. 277 00:16:44,788 --> 00:16:48,625 But you are a guest in my house, and guests get sandwiches. 278 00:16:48,709 --> 00:16:52,462 If you'd let me go to his office, you wouldn't have to be nice to him. 279 00:16:52,587 --> 00:16:56,258 Andrew, there may be a judge out there stupid enough to emancipate you. 280 00:16:56,383 --> 00:16:59,386 But until you find him, I retain all my parental rights. 281 00:16:59,469 --> 00:17:03,140 One of which is to ground your sorry behind until kingdom come. 282 00:17:03,265 --> 00:17:06,768 Mr Bormanis, nice to see you again. 283 00:17:06,852 --> 00:17:10,272 And please don't get crumbs on my carpet. 284 00:17:11,898 --> 00:17:13,692 You have got to get me out of here. 285 00:17:13,817 --> 00:17:17,571 - That bitch is driving me crazy. - Well, this case is not a slam-dunk. 286 00:17:17,696 --> 00:17:21,366 Her drinking was supposed to be our silver bullet. She joined AA... 287 00:17:21,491 --> 00:17:24,202 We've gotta do something. If she wins, she own me. 288 00:17:24,286 --> 00:17:27,539 My advice? Convince her it's in her best interest to let you go. 289 00:17:27,664 --> 00:17:30,125 You don't want to see the inside of a courtroom. 290 00:17:30,208 --> 00:17:32,669 - Why? - In family court, 291 00:17:32,794 --> 00:17:35,005 appearance means everything. 292 00:17:35,088 --> 00:17:38,508 If she came off abusive or stoned or even uncaring, 293 00:17:38,633 --> 00:17:40,260 we'd be in good shape. 294 00:17:40,343 --> 00:17:42,971 But if there's one thing your mom understands... 295 00:17:44,222 --> 00:17:45,682 - It's presentation. - Mm. 296 00:17:47,225 --> 00:17:49,019 Mmm. 297 00:17:49,102 --> 00:17:51,146 [playing classical piano music] 298 00:17:53,481 --> 00:17:56,151 - Can I borrow 50 dollars? - Purse. 299 00:18:01,865 --> 00:18:04,326 - Why do you want so much money? - I'm 19. 300 00:18:04,451 --> 00:18:06,661 I need money. Do I have to be interrogated? 301 00:18:06,786 --> 00:18:09,748 You do if you want a dime out of me. What's it for? 302 00:18:10,999 --> 00:18:14,586 Danielle's birthday is next week. I want to get her a decent present. 303 00:18:16,213 --> 00:18:18,506 Write her a poem. It's free. 304 00:18:18,632 --> 00:18:20,759 [continues playing piano] 305 00:18:21,760 --> 00:18:23,553 [stops playing piano] 306 00:18:23,637 --> 00:18:27,474 - Is there something else you want? - Do you think I like to beg for money? 307 00:18:27,599 --> 00:18:30,227 I do this because you won't let me get a job. 308 00:18:30,310 --> 00:18:33,480 Looking after your brother is a full-time job, for both of us. 309 00:18:33,605 --> 00:18:35,398 - You know that. - Well, screw him. 310 00:18:35,523 --> 00:18:39,110 I'm serious. We have both put our entire lives on hold, and for what? 311 00:18:39,194 --> 00:18:41,321 In almost a year he hasn't gotten better. 312 00:18:41,404 --> 00:18:44,824 - I see him improving. - Because you see what you want to see. 313 00:18:47,202 --> 00:18:51,039 It is time to put him away. Just let some professionals take care of him. 314 00:18:51,164 --> 00:18:54,751 We wouldn't have to move. We could have our lives back. 315 00:18:55,877 --> 00:18:57,671 What's wrong? 316 00:19:00,090 --> 00:19:01,967 - You fighting? - No. 317 00:19:02,092 --> 00:19:06,262 Sweetie. Matthew's friend Danielle has a birthday coming up. 318 00:19:06,346 --> 00:19:09,349 We were just talking about what gift to give her. 319 00:19:09,474 --> 00:19:13,853 Well, I was thinking jewellery. So 50 bucks should do it. 320 00:19:16,982 --> 00:19:20,235 Why not 20? You don't want to spoil her. 321 00:19:29,160 --> 00:19:32,747 On page six is an example of the new print ad. 322 00:19:32,831 --> 00:19:34,874 - Check it out. - I'm thirsty. 323 00:19:34,958 --> 00:19:39,671 Oh, honey, everyone's working. I'm sorry, this'll just take a sec. 324 00:19:44,759 --> 00:19:47,387 Is it just me, or is that bizarre? 325 00:19:47,470 --> 00:19:50,306 It's bizarre. Totally bizarre. 326 00:19:53,977 --> 00:19:57,230 - We've got to make her stop this. - Hey, hey, don't get me wrong. 327 00:19:57,355 --> 00:19:59,315 I find that as bizarre as you guys do. 328 00:19:59,399 --> 00:20:02,819 But right now, this firm needs Veronica more than she needs us. 329 00:20:02,944 --> 00:20:06,614 Telling a mother how to raise her kids is an act of war. We will lose her. 330 00:20:06,740 --> 00:20:09,284 The kid is five. It's disgusting. 331 00:20:09,409 --> 00:20:13,163 Well, we'll just ask her to keep the blinds always drawn when she nurses. 332 00:20:13,246 --> 00:20:16,332 We'll know what's going on in there. It's a distraction. 333 00:20:16,458 --> 00:20:18,334 And God forbid a client sees her. 334 00:20:18,460 --> 00:20:21,421 OK. So who's gonna tell her? 335 00:20:27,635 --> 00:20:30,346 You're a woman. It's easier for you to talk to her 336 00:20:30,430 --> 00:20:33,516 - about milk and boobs and stuff. - No. No. Plea... 337 00:20:33,641 --> 00:20:36,186 Don't make me. Why don't you have Jerry tell her? 338 00:20:36,311 --> 00:20:39,063 I made a pass at her yesterday. It'd be weird. 339 00:20:39,814 --> 00:20:42,442 You can do it without offending her. Come on. 340 00:20:42,525 --> 00:20:44,319 Take one for the team. 341 00:20:48,698 --> 00:20:53,161 OK. But for the record, the team is made up of wimps. 342 00:20:53,286 --> 00:20:56,039 The team's aware of that and accepts your loathing. 343 00:20:56,122 --> 00:20:57,582 [scoffs] 344 00:21:00,293 --> 00:21:02,170 [Carlos] Yeah? Hi. No, no, no. 345 00:21:02,253 --> 00:21:04,714 We were just out buying some stuff for the baby. 346 00:21:04,797 --> 00:21:06,424 What's up? 347 00:21:07,550 --> 00:21:11,679 - [refrigerator opens] - Seriously? OK. 348 00:21:11,763 --> 00:21:13,180 Thanks for calling. 349 00:21:13,263 --> 00:21:15,224 [phone beeps] 350 00:21:15,807 --> 00:21:17,601 - What is it? - That was our lawyer. 351 00:21:17,726 --> 00:21:21,480 - [sighs] Libby rejected us as parents. - Why? 352 00:21:21,605 --> 00:21:24,233 - Because we're Mexican. - What? [stutters] 353 00:21:24,316 --> 00:21:27,110 That's discrimination. We could have her arrested. 354 00:21:27,194 --> 00:21:31,281 It's her baby. She can do whatever the hell she wants to with it. 355 00:21:31,365 --> 00:21:32,366 - Damn it. - No. No. 356 00:21:32,491 --> 00:21:35,827 You don't toss people aside because of the colour of their skin. 357 00:21:35,953 --> 00:21:38,789 We tossed mothers aside because of their appearance. 358 00:21:38,872 --> 00:21:41,166 - Well, that's different. - Why? 359 00:21:41,291 --> 00:21:44,378 I read the Constitution. It does not protect ugly people. 360 00:21:44,503 --> 00:21:47,589 Let's not fight about it. Let's just move on to the next one. 361 00:21:47,714 --> 00:21:50,717 No. No, no, no. I want that woman's baby. 362 00:21:50,801 --> 00:21:52,344 And I'm gonna get it. 363 00:21:54,680 --> 00:21:57,140 And just how are you gonna go about doing that? 364 00:21:57,224 --> 00:22:00,102 First of all, I'm gonna show her one of our tax returns. 365 00:22:00,185 --> 00:22:02,062 Once she sees how much money we have, 366 00:22:02,187 --> 00:22:04,856 I have a hunch we're gonna look a whole lot whiter. 367 00:22:07,067 --> 00:22:09,444 Hey, Veronica. Hi, Donovan. 368 00:22:09,569 --> 00:22:11,780 My, he's getting big. 369 00:22:11,863 --> 00:22:13,907 - How old is he? - He just turned five. 370 00:22:14,032 --> 00:22:17,619 - Oh, wow. He's such a big boy. - Yeah. 371 00:22:17,744 --> 00:22:21,415 Hey, you know, breast-feeding on this schedule must be a real hassle. 372 00:22:21,498 --> 00:22:24,376 I remember I used to express my milk into a bottle. 373 00:22:24,459 --> 00:22:27,462 - Made my life so much easier. - [kids laughing, talking] 374 00:22:28,839 --> 00:22:31,216 Is there a problem, Lynette? 375 00:22:31,299 --> 00:22:36,805 The people in this office feel a little... concerned 376 00:22:36,888 --> 00:22:42,310 that you're nursing a boy of Donovan's age. 377 00:22:42,394 --> 00:22:45,897 Breast milk boosts the immune system. It's loaded with vitamins, 378 00:22:46,023 --> 00:22:50,068 and in the Third World, it's not unusual to nurse babies up to the age of six. 379 00:22:50,152 --> 00:22:53,155 Well, in the Third World, they don't have juice boxes. 380 00:22:53,280 --> 00:22:57,200 This is Donovan's decision. He will tell me when he's ready to stop nursing. 381 00:22:57,325 --> 00:23:01,496 Come on. Baby birds don't jump out of the nest. They need to be pushed. 382 00:23:01,580 --> 00:23:05,709 Did you know breast milk is thought to raise IQ scores? 383 00:23:07,711 --> 00:23:09,755 - [crashing] - [boy] Whoa! 384 00:23:14,134 --> 00:23:17,471 Yeah. Maybe if you'd weaned your kids a bit later, 385 00:23:17,596 --> 00:23:19,306 they'd be more civilised. 386 00:23:20,307 --> 00:23:21,475 Ouch. 387 00:23:21,558 --> 00:23:24,019 I will not be judged by you or anyone else. 388 00:23:24,102 --> 00:23:27,606 If people don't like my breast-feeding, they can talk to my lawyer. 389 00:23:31,485 --> 00:23:33,195 [laughing] 390 00:23:33,278 --> 00:23:36,031 And then she took the salad bowl, put it on the floor 391 00:23:36,114 --> 00:23:39,451 and said if you want to act like a pig, you can eat like a pig. 392 00:23:39,910 --> 00:23:43,497 [snorts, laughing] 393 00:23:43,580 --> 00:23:45,957 I never thought I'd have such a good time 394 00:23:46,041 --> 00:23:48,960 hanging out with my girlfriend and her husband. 395 00:23:49,044 --> 00:23:52,547 Behind all the laughs, there's still bitterness and resentment. 396 00:23:52,672 --> 00:23:53,757 - Oh, really? - Yeah. 397 00:23:53,840 --> 00:23:56,384 What do you say we clear the table, bring dessert? 398 00:23:56,510 --> 00:23:58,720 - No. I got it. - You're not doing anything. 399 00:23:58,803 --> 00:24:00,931 You're in a wheelchair for a reason. OK? 400 00:24:01,056 --> 00:24:02,682 Let Karl and I do the dishes. 401 00:24:02,807 --> 00:24:06,228 If I catch you talking about me, you're gonna be in a wheelchair. 402 00:24:06,311 --> 00:24:07,479 - Oh, really? - Yeah. 403 00:24:07,562 --> 00:24:08,813 Yeah? 404 00:24:09,981 --> 00:24:14,361 Well, I think maybe the dishes can wait for a second. Yeah, just a second. 405 00:24:21,493 --> 00:24:23,703 [car approaches] 406 00:24:56,444 --> 00:24:58,905 - What the hell? - What's the matter? 407 00:25:01,199 --> 00:25:03,159 Jeez. Ah, we've got a leak! 408 00:25:05,328 --> 00:25:08,415 I'll sop up the water. You go see the guy across the street. 409 00:25:08,498 --> 00:25:11,501 - He's a plumber. In the grey house. - I'll be right back. 410 00:25:12,836 --> 00:25:14,713 His name's Delfino. 411 00:25:18,049 --> 00:25:19,676 Where's he going? 412 00:25:19,801 --> 00:25:21,928 We've got a bit of a plumbing emergency. 413 00:25:22,053 --> 00:25:24,097 So you sent him over to Mike's? 414 00:25:24,180 --> 00:25:27,767 Oh, my God. I am such an idiot. I wasn't even thinking of that. 415 00:25:27,892 --> 00:25:30,270 There was just so much water here, and I... 416 00:25:30,353 --> 00:25:32,397 Oh, God. What were you thinking? Oh. 417 00:25:37,110 --> 00:25:39,070 Hi, Mr Delfino. My name's Ron. 418 00:25:39,154 --> 00:25:43,158 My girlfriend is Susan Mayer. You know, from across the street? 419 00:25:43,241 --> 00:25:46,995 - Yeah. Yeah, I know her. - We've got kind of a burst pipe. 420 00:25:47,078 --> 00:25:49,456 OK. Um... 421 00:25:49,539 --> 00:25:51,166 Come on in while I get my tools. 422 00:25:51,291 --> 00:25:54,085 And you can call me Mike. 423 00:25:57,005 --> 00:26:02,052 Oh! Ow! Oh. OK, I made it. 424 00:26:02,177 --> 00:26:06,097 So, Mike, have you, uh... have you known Susan long? 425 00:26:06,222 --> 00:26:09,309 - A year and a half. - [Susan] Ow! Ooh! 426 00:26:09,434 --> 00:26:14,481 - Didn't she mention we dated? - No, no, she didn't. She didn't. 427 00:26:17,484 --> 00:26:18,651 Oh! 428 00:26:19,903 --> 00:26:21,696 Can you excuse me, please? 429 00:26:23,114 --> 00:26:27,410 That smarts. Uh! [gasps] 430 00:26:27,535 --> 00:26:28,787 Ah! 431 00:26:29,746 --> 00:26:31,873 - Liar! - I take it you met Mike. 432 00:26:31,956 --> 00:26:34,083 - Yeah, I did. - Please, let me explain. 433 00:26:34,167 --> 00:26:36,211 - No, just let go of me. - Whoa! 434 00:26:38,171 --> 00:26:39,964 - I'm sorry! - OK. 435 00:26:40,089 --> 00:26:42,050 Here, come on, let me help you. 436 00:26:42,133 --> 00:26:44,427 Hey, get away from her. Are you OK? 437 00:26:44,511 --> 00:26:47,263 - I'm fine. - What the hell is the matter with you? 438 00:26:47,347 --> 00:26:50,683 - Hey! That was an accident. - It didn't look like an accident. 439 00:26:50,809 --> 00:26:54,229 - OK, Mike, it's OK. Just go home. - Yeah. Go home. 440 00:26:54,354 --> 00:26:57,774 You touch her like that again, you're gonna be dealing with me. 441 00:26:57,857 --> 00:27:02,320 - You might want to get out of my face. - Or what? 442 00:27:02,445 --> 00:27:04,072 Oh, OK. 443 00:27:04,155 --> 00:27:06,282 [Susan sighs] 444 00:27:07,325 --> 00:27:09,702 - [grunts] - [Susan gasps] 445 00:27:09,786 --> 00:27:12,539 Ron, what are you doing? 446 00:27:12,622 --> 00:27:14,415 - Oh, my God. - [grunts] 447 00:27:14,541 --> 00:27:17,252 - Guys, stop it! Stop it right now! - All right! 448 00:27:19,087 --> 00:27:21,798 I wasted my time with you. You've been leading me on. 449 00:27:21,881 --> 00:27:24,425 You're obviously still in love with this guy. 450 00:27:24,551 --> 00:27:27,554 - All right, I'm done. - No, Ron, don't go. 451 00:27:27,637 --> 00:27:29,347 Don't call me. 452 00:27:29,472 --> 00:27:31,683 - [Susan] Oh, Ron. - [car starts] 453 00:27:31,766 --> 00:27:33,476 - [tyres squealing] - Oh! 454 00:27:35,144 --> 00:27:37,188 Oh! 455 00:27:38,064 --> 00:27:40,024 What the hell is wrong with you? 456 00:27:40,149 --> 00:27:43,027 - I thought he was hurting you. - Well, he wasn't. 457 00:27:44,612 --> 00:27:47,282 And now my boyfriend is gone. 458 00:27:48,616 --> 00:27:50,410 Thank you very much. 459 00:27:56,207 --> 00:27:58,251 [# Don't Cha] 460 00:28:03,506 --> 00:28:07,093 OK. The pole is your friend, OK? Push your boobs up against it. 461 00:28:07,218 --> 00:28:09,595 Oh, I can't. They're new. 462 00:28:09,721 --> 00:28:11,597 Well, do something, Cecile. 463 00:28:11,681 --> 00:28:13,891 I'm losing my wood down here! 464 00:28:13,975 --> 00:28:16,185 Wow. That's a kicking outfit. 465 00:28:16,769 --> 00:28:19,147 Well, thank you, sweetie. 466 00:28:19,230 --> 00:28:21,524 I clean up well for a wetback, don't I? 467 00:28:25,111 --> 00:28:27,155 Look, I'm not some sort of racist. 468 00:28:27,280 --> 00:28:29,490 I just want what's best for my baby girl. 469 00:28:30,491 --> 00:28:33,036 Why should I settle for middle-class Mexicans 470 00:28:33,161 --> 00:28:35,955 when I know I can find rich white folks to adopt her? 471 00:28:36,039 --> 00:28:38,249 Please. Do I look middle-class to you? 472 00:28:38,333 --> 00:28:41,169 You didn't seem all that rich in Mr Beale's office. 473 00:28:41,252 --> 00:28:45,548 When I brought up gifts, your husband acted like he couldn't afford a Harley. 474 00:28:45,673 --> 00:28:48,843 Is that what it's gonna take to change your mind? A gift? 475 00:28:48,926 --> 00:28:51,679 Fine. What do you want? 476 00:28:51,763 --> 00:28:53,389 I don't know. 477 00:28:58,102 --> 00:28:59,896 You like jewellery? 478 00:29:00,021 --> 00:29:01,981 Well, here. 479 00:29:03,066 --> 00:29:06,069 - Real diamonds? - The one in the centre is three karats. 480 00:29:06,194 --> 00:29:08,488 I never touched a real diamond before. 481 00:29:08,571 --> 00:29:11,908 Well, my husband and I can expose you to a lot of nice new things. 482 00:29:12,033 --> 00:29:15,620 - Well, only if I let you have my baby. - Well, like they say, 483 00:29:15,703 --> 00:29:17,830 there's no such thing as a free lunch. 484 00:29:22,251 --> 00:29:24,128 OK. 485 00:29:24,754 --> 00:29:27,757 - Really? Just like that. - Just like that. 486 00:29:28,841 --> 00:29:32,261 We probably shouldn't tell the lawyer about our understanding. 487 00:29:32,345 --> 00:29:35,932 - We'd have to deal with percentages. - I always hated math. 488 00:29:43,898 --> 00:29:46,108 What's wrong? 489 00:29:46,234 --> 00:29:48,945 You never gave a crap that we were Mexican, did you? 490 00:29:49,028 --> 00:29:50,988 Not really. 491 00:29:51,113 --> 00:29:53,074 So why put me through this? 492 00:29:53,157 --> 00:29:56,577 Because I thought if it looked like you weren't gonna get my baby, 493 00:29:56,661 --> 00:29:59,997 that you might be just a bit more generous. 494 00:30:00,122 --> 00:30:02,959 Wow. You're a lot smarter than I thought. 495 00:30:03,501 --> 00:30:05,628 I'm smarter than everybody thinks. 496 00:30:08,589 --> 00:30:10,383 [kids laughing, chattering] 497 00:30:11,676 --> 00:30:16,472 - Where's my mom? I'm thirsty. - Oh, I'm sorry, honey. 498 00:30:16,556 --> 00:30:21,269 Your mom is in her office on a conference call, and she's busy. 499 00:30:21,394 --> 00:30:23,771 So you're just gonna have to wait, OK? 500 00:30:23,896 --> 00:30:26,023 - What's that? - It's chocolate milk. 501 00:30:26,148 --> 00:30:28,609 I shouldn't be having it. 502 00:30:31,320 --> 00:30:33,948 - Have you ever had any? - Mm-mm. 503 00:30:35,283 --> 00:30:36,909 Follow me. 504 00:30:38,995 --> 00:30:41,539 Here. Go ahead. Try it. 505 00:30:41,664 --> 00:30:44,041 Come on. You'll really like it. I promise. 506 00:30:44,125 --> 00:30:48,045 Come on, all the grown-ups are drinking it. 507 00:30:48,129 --> 00:30:52,300 Yeah, that's good. Just chug it on down. 508 00:30:52,383 --> 00:30:54,510 Good. You like that? 509 00:30:58,347 --> 00:31:00,891 Would you like dessert, another glass of wine? 510 00:31:00,975 --> 00:31:03,644 Oh, no. Thank you. I have to run. Just the cheque. 511 00:31:05,521 --> 00:31:08,691 I have a charity event this weekend, and I have to find a dress 512 00:31:08,774 --> 00:31:11,235 before the store closes. 513 00:31:11,319 --> 00:31:13,613 But everything was just yummy. [laughs] 514 00:31:16,115 --> 00:31:17,992 It looks good on your ass. 515 00:31:26,917 --> 00:31:28,627 Uh, hey, Mrs Van De Kamp. 516 00:31:28,753 --> 00:31:31,380 What do you think you're doing? You're grounded. 517 00:31:31,464 --> 00:31:33,591 I'm, uh, buying a belt. 518 00:31:33,716 --> 00:31:36,177 With what? You don't have any money. 519 00:31:37,636 --> 00:31:39,597 You took that out of my purse? 520 00:31:39,680 --> 00:31:41,724 - Give that back! - We're going home. 521 00:31:41,849 --> 00:31:44,643 I'll tell the judge about you stealing credit cards. 522 00:31:44,727 --> 00:31:47,396 It's gonna do wonders for your emancipation case. 523 00:31:47,480 --> 00:31:49,690 I don't think you'll let this get to court. 524 00:31:49,815 --> 00:31:51,525 Oh? And why is that? 525 00:31:51,609 --> 00:31:54,320 I'd be forced to testify about my childhood. 526 00:31:54,403 --> 00:31:57,198 So, you had one of the loveliest childhoods. 527 00:31:57,281 --> 00:31:58,616 You sure about that? 528 00:31:58,699 --> 00:32:01,786 Because I'm starting to remember some abuse. 529 00:32:01,869 --> 00:32:06,123 Andrew, the judge is not seriously gonna believe that I beat you. 530 00:32:06,207 --> 00:32:08,834 Oh, I'm not talking about that kind of abuse. 531 00:32:09,627 --> 00:32:12,004 You know, it's funny. The angrier I get, 532 00:32:12,088 --> 00:32:16,258 the more these repressed memories start to come up. 533 00:32:18,385 --> 00:32:20,262 You can't be serious. 534 00:32:20,346 --> 00:32:23,933 Like touching me in places you shouldn't have. 535 00:32:26,977 --> 00:32:29,939 No one is ever gonna believe a word of that. 536 00:32:30,689 --> 00:32:32,733 Yeah, well, you know how people are. 537 00:32:32,817 --> 00:32:37,363 They might say that they believe you, but they'll always wonder. 538 00:32:40,032 --> 00:32:44,662 So if I were you, I'd back the hell off. 539 00:32:46,288 --> 00:32:49,542 Come on, Justin. I'm gonna buy you something pretty. 540 00:32:53,671 --> 00:32:55,631 Justin. 541 00:33:00,427 --> 00:33:04,598 On second thought, I will have another glass of wine. 542 00:33:11,772 --> 00:33:13,482 You can leave the bottle. 543 00:33:33,586 --> 00:33:35,546 Oh. 544 00:33:48,309 --> 00:33:50,936 [gasps] 545 00:33:51,854 --> 00:33:54,857 Oh... 546 00:33:58,277 --> 00:34:00,404 Oh! 547 00:34:04,533 --> 00:34:06,910 [yells] 548 00:34:18,255 --> 00:34:21,592 [panting] 549 00:34:33,896 --> 00:34:36,732 - [metal squeaking] - [grunts] 550 00:34:44,323 --> 00:34:46,033 [screams] 551 00:35:01,048 --> 00:35:03,884 [phone ringing] 552 00:35:08,847 --> 00:35:11,934 - Yeah? - Hi. It's Bree. Van De Kamp. 553 00:35:12,017 --> 00:35:16,397 I didn't know who else to call. And, well, I'm in a bit of a situation. 554 00:35:24,405 --> 00:35:26,532 Well... [laughs] 555 00:35:26,657 --> 00:35:30,410 - How did you get stuck like that? - I would rather not discuss it now. 556 00:35:30,536 --> 00:35:34,623 Man, the other security guys are not gonna believe this. Do you mind? 557 00:35:34,706 --> 00:35:37,251 - I'd prefer if you... - [camera clicks] 558 00:35:37,334 --> 00:35:39,128 ...didn't. 559 00:35:39,211 --> 00:35:42,881 [Peter] Your son threatened you with repressed memories? 560 00:35:42,965 --> 00:35:46,969 Oh, my God. He is seriously twisted. 561 00:35:47,052 --> 00:35:48,929 I got to meet this kid. 562 00:35:49,012 --> 00:35:51,056 You sound like you're impressed. 563 00:35:51,140 --> 00:35:52,307 I sort of am. 564 00:35:52,391 --> 00:35:55,477 Sounds like you're definitely raising an alpha male. 565 00:35:55,561 --> 00:36:00,107 [scoffs] I'm raising a monster is what I'm raising. It's no wonder I drink. 566 00:36:00,190 --> 00:36:02,317 [breathes deeply] 567 00:36:03,443 --> 00:36:07,114 - I don't know why I said that. - Maybe it's true. 568 00:36:07,197 --> 00:36:10,701 No. It makes it sound like I think I have a problem. And I don't. 569 00:36:13,245 --> 00:36:15,956 Look, I don't want to get into a fight or anything, 570 00:36:16,039 --> 00:36:19,293 but you passed out in a department store. 571 00:36:19,418 --> 00:36:23,881 And in my way of thinking, that is a problem. 572 00:36:23,964 --> 00:36:27,551 Tonight was a very unusual situation. 573 00:36:42,399 --> 00:36:47,195 I wish you could have known me when... Rex was alive 574 00:36:47,321 --> 00:36:49,031 and my kids were young 575 00:36:49,114 --> 00:36:53,035 and everything was... the way it was supposed to be. 576 00:36:56,872 --> 00:37:00,542 I think you really would've liked me. So much. 577 00:37:01,418 --> 00:37:03,378 I like you just fine. 578 00:37:04,755 --> 00:37:06,548 Really? 579 00:37:10,844 --> 00:37:13,472 Because I don't. 580 00:37:27,027 --> 00:37:28,528 Bye. 581 00:37:32,532 --> 00:37:34,826 Mom? 582 00:37:34,910 --> 00:37:36,620 Andrew? 583 00:38:02,187 --> 00:38:03,814 Caleb? 584 00:38:04,439 --> 00:38:06,024 Hey, Danielle. 585 00:38:06,108 --> 00:38:08,735 What are you doing here? 586 00:38:11,196 --> 00:38:13,073 Happy birthday. 587 00:38:15,117 --> 00:38:18,870 You really have to go home. If my mom knew you were here, she'd freak. 588 00:38:18,995 --> 00:38:21,957 - Don't you want to wear it? - No, I don't. Please leave. 589 00:38:22,040 --> 00:38:25,627 - I can help you with it. - Didn't you hear me, freak? Leave! 590 00:38:48,233 --> 00:38:50,527 [Veronica sobbing] 591 00:38:54,698 --> 00:38:57,534 Hey. What's wrong? 592 00:38:59,369 --> 00:39:02,372 You can tell everyone in the office to relax. 593 00:39:02,497 --> 00:39:06,501 - He won't take my milk anymore. - Already? 594 00:39:06,585 --> 00:39:08,795 I mean, I'm sorry. 595 00:39:08,879 --> 00:39:11,882 Yeah, I bet. I mean, I'm not naive. 596 00:39:11,965 --> 00:39:14,634 I just didn't think it would be so soon. 597 00:39:14,718 --> 00:39:17,512 Oh, sweetie. 598 00:39:17,596 --> 00:39:22,475 I know... that we want to keep them young as long as we can, 599 00:39:22,601 --> 00:39:25,520 but kids grow up. They just do. 600 00:39:25,604 --> 00:39:28,398 I know. If that's not bad enough, 601 00:39:28,481 --> 00:39:32,152 - now I'm gonna get fat again. - Huh? 602 00:39:32,277 --> 00:39:34,905 Breast-feeding kept the weight off. 603 00:39:34,988 --> 00:39:37,866 Every mealtime was like doing 30 minutes of cardio. 604 00:39:39,117 --> 00:39:41,953 Now I'm gonna have to join a gym. 605 00:39:43,705 --> 00:39:47,918 Wow. That is really a bummer. 606 00:39:48,001 --> 00:39:51,254 It is. It really is. 607 00:39:52,297 --> 00:39:54,758 [continues sobbing] 608 00:40:13,526 --> 00:40:16,696 Hey, uh... Julie let me in. 609 00:40:16,821 --> 00:40:19,199 I can see that. 610 00:40:19,783 --> 00:40:22,327 You run out of strangers to beat up on the street, 611 00:40:22,410 --> 00:40:24,204 and you're going house-to-house? 612 00:40:24,329 --> 00:40:26,539 I feel really awful about what happened. 613 00:40:27,248 --> 00:40:29,376 You don't want to be my boyfriend, fine. 614 00:40:29,459 --> 00:40:31,836 Don't beat up the only guy who wants the job. 615 00:40:31,920 --> 00:40:35,256 I know I overreacted. But the way he was yelling at you... 616 00:40:35,340 --> 00:40:38,176 I deserved it. Believe me. After what I did... 617 00:40:38,259 --> 00:40:39,844 [sighs] 618 00:40:39,928 --> 00:40:43,098 God, this is such a mess. He won't even return my phone calls. 619 00:40:43,181 --> 00:40:44,683 What did you do? 620 00:40:46,142 --> 00:40:48,770 I said something to Dr Ron before the operation, 621 00:40:48,853 --> 00:40:51,231 and it just devastated him. 622 00:40:51,314 --> 00:40:53,108 What? 623 00:40:54,109 --> 00:40:56,486 - I can't tell you. - Yeah, you can. 624 00:40:56,569 --> 00:40:58,863 You can tell me anything. You know that. 625 00:40:58,988 --> 00:41:01,991 Mom? Phone call. It's Dr Ron. 626 00:41:02,075 --> 00:41:03,702 Oh. 627 00:41:03,827 --> 00:41:06,121 Um... 628 00:41:06,204 --> 00:41:08,248 I need to take this. 629 00:41:10,458 --> 00:41:13,628 You, um... you want to talk about this later? 630 00:41:16,506 --> 00:41:20,009 No. No, not really. Um... 631 00:41:21,511 --> 00:41:23,012 What's the point? 632 00:41:33,648 --> 00:41:34,816 Hi. 633 00:41:36,526 --> 00:41:40,029 [Mary Alice] At that precise moment, as Dr Hanson Mills was cutting 634 00:41:40,155 --> 00:41:42,282 yet another umbilical cord, 635 00:41:42,365 --> 00:41:46,619 other ties were being severed all over town. 636 00:41:48,163 --> 00:41:50,707 Like the one between a child and a mother 637 00:41:50,790 --> 00:41:53,877 who didn't want him to grow up so quickly. 638 00:41:53,960 --> 00:41:57,130 Or the one between a case of fine wine 639 00:41:57,213 --> 00:42:01,509 and the housewife who hadn't wanted to admit she had a problem. 640 00:42:03,094 --> 00:42:06,097 Or the one between a woman and the boyfriend 641 00:42:06,181 --> 00:42:08,725 who couldn't forgive her betrayal. 642 00:42:11,102 --> 00:42:14,689 The choice to separate from what we love is painful. 643 00:42:14,814 --> 00:42:18,151 Hey. How's my girl today? 644 00:42:18,234 --> 00:42:20,028 How are both of my girls? 645 00:42:20,153 --> 00:42:22,030 The only thing worse... 646 00:42:22,155 --> 00:42:24,699 We're doing good. 647 00:42:24,824 --> 00:42:26,618 We're doing real good. 648 00:42:26,701 --> 00:42:30,371 ... is when someone we've trusted makes the choice for us.