Jack learns of impending budget cuts for the homeless shelter. Ellen is desperate. Jill's attempts to lure Jack back to Jabot are in vain. He intends to save the shelter and calls his banker. At Gina's, Traci runs into her former lover and professor Tim Sullivan who tells her that his marriage is in shambles. Paul is furious with Lauren for her disappearing act. Since she keeps mum about the reason for her trip, Paul storms out.
—Torsten B. Tomaschek