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The most important details in this text are that Joey may be held back by sentimental reasons, Lester may be prevented from taking action due to lack of evidence, Shirley and Ed may be more concerned with getting their money's worth, and Jack may turn himself in. Joey's mom may be the first to talk proper sense into the con artist, and it may be the time for Joey's mom to wake up from her coma and be the first to talk proper sense into the con artist. Jack and Mrs. Elle Selwyn have been making things happen quickly, but Elle's announcement of a launch for the same week gives Jack pause. Elle wants to take people's money and let them wait it out at launch pads, giving Elle and Jack time to cash out and leave lawyers to deal with the problems. Jack tries to bring Joey in on the business, but Joey is accustomed to Jack's deceit and won't have any part in tricking the customers. Herb and Betty work on letting everyone know about the launch, but Betty is upset and suggests that Herb report Jack's poor performance to HQ and put down their own names for the next launch. Shirley and Ed have been cheating at cards since their departure from Brightside, but Ed's old friend Sal finds out and demands they pay him back. Shirley decides to tell Ed the truth about Jack's deceit, which makes Ed happier than expected. Myrtle tells Lester she made the launch list, but Lester hasn't verified it, and she begs him not to interfere. He has made mistakes before, such as violating the off-leash rule, which cost him the life of his job. Myrtle wonders if Lester loves her, but he formally lays down the rules with her. Joey walks in on Mrs. Billings and tells Lester about Jack's deceit, blaming Jack and only Jack. Lester needs more evidence, but if Jack intends to put customers in harm's way, he could face a life in prison. Jack has a bitter conversation with his father, telling him he was too much to live up to. Joey agrees to go to a baseball game with him, but he has a recording device strapped to his body supplied by Lester. Joey asks his dad if he ever tried to build anything on the moon, but before he can answer, the device falls from his shirt. Jack decides to be honest and tells Joey that if he doesn't believe him, he has everything he needs to stop him. Joey asks why Jack left them and Jack answers that he was scared of being a disappointment. Jack goes out alone to throw out the first pitch of the game, capitalizing on his Brightside fame.