Merroney refuses to divulge the details of a mysterious trip. An ill Mary needs Gwen's aid. Judy Vickery, Merroney's latest temporary secretary, annoys him and inadvertently spills one of his secrets. David and Brian squabble about which brother will stay at home to care for Mary, and it also becomes a dead loss for an irritated Jane. Paul's apparent indifference to a family emergency appalls April. In Merroney's absence, Ted invites April to lunch. Later, Miss Vickery gives Ted a very confusing message from Mrs. Merroney. Mary resents having David as her babysitter. Brian attempts to patch things up with Jane. Ted arrives at the train station to collect April but finds someone else awaiting him.
—Skip Eastport