Merroney engages Bill in an errand of mercy to get Ted's blood boiling once again. Tempers flare at the emergency Sunday board meeting. Mary and Sir Neville receive Merroney's reassurance about David's activities in France. Jane correctly surmises Merroney's reason for closing ranks, but Sir Neville does, too. Don visits Bill and Gwen and says too much when giving Bill advice regarding his marriage. Ted reacts just as Merroney expected. Don's medical exam looms. Jenny confronts Jane. Bill shares his about Jenny with Merroney. Merroney defends Bill to Ted. Jane finds Don remaining true to form. A shocking personal telegram arrives for Merroney, who reads it to the board, and Ted is even more shocked at Merroney's suggestion of how to deal with the news.
—Skip Eastport