Jennifer shares with Ted her excitement over a new house and the possibility of having a child together. Mary cautions Ted that childbearing could be dangerous at Jennifer's age. Bill becomes more involved with Jane and Don as yet another strike looms. Merroney encourages Claire to get closer to David, and she learns why he isn't driving lately. Mary hopes news of Ann's latest public exploits doesn't reach the hospital where Brian is convalescing. Ted and David react sharply when Merroney reveals who controls Brian's shares while he is away from the firm. Claire has a pleasant tea with Mary, but Jennifer's visit goes horribly wrong when Mary insists that she doesn't understand Ted's true feelings about a home and children. Ted gets to the bottom of Mary's manipulations and takes action.
—Skip Eastport