McNally arranges to have a box smuggled in with liquor, cigarettes and fruit, but it is found. She subtly begins to take Bea's place in the pecking order. Melinda has an abortion using Karen's name; her doctor calls the apartment and Karen learns of the deception and moves out. Fletcher takes Vera out to apologize for being so rude, and again when he is granted leave. His wife suggests they might reconcile for the children's sake and he agrees.
—jeaneva