An unsuccessful search is made for the missing ring. Greg clears out from the prison; Karen bring in a draft copy of Clement's thesis and prepares for her parole hearing. Meg comes home to a pigsty, and Leanne cleans it up and begs to stay a little longer. Meg discovers the ring and Noeline is called in for questioning. Under pressure, she claims to have found it in Martha's cell. Meanwhile Martha threatens Lizzie because she thinks Lizzie took the ring. When questioned by Mrs. Davidson, Martha brags that she proved she was smarter than they all thought by getting Bea and Monica blamed for her murder. Mrs. Davidson advises Fletcher to get professional help for his hemophobia; he refuses. Meg and Vera bring dinner to Martha; she trips Vera, grabs a fork and holds it to her neck, taking her to the roof; Fletcher ignores his reaction to blood to rescue Vera and overpower Martha. Vera expresses her gratitude and compliments him; Karen is devastated by the parole hearing.
—jeaneva