Gwen and the brothers detect something bothering Mary. A rested Ted returns but without reaching any conclusions regarding his marital problems. Jane thinks Merroney has met his match in Miss Dawes, another temporary secretary. Mary confides in Gwen about "that dreadful Maxwell woman." Merroney finds the interview with Miss Dawes most unusual. Mary asks Ted to intercede in the love lives of his brothers. Later, he angrily confronts Jennifer who lashes out against the precious Hammond brothers. Mary and Jane dispense with politeness. Brian can't believe Mary's story. Jennifer attempts to apologize to Ted, but it's too late to stop the ripples.
—Skip Eastport