Althea approves of the romantic dinner that Nick prepared until she realizes that he's sent her mother to a concert so that they can be alone in the apartment. Liz reads Carolee's horoscope and draws parallels between the book's predictions and Carolee's relationship with Steve. Nick plies an uncomfortable Althea with champagne as she dodges his romantic overtures. Remembering Karen's letter, Steve drinks alone in his apartment. Althea's rejection of Nick's professions of love lead to a desperate act. Liz feels her predictions are vindicated when Steve phones Carolee. While attempting to flee from Nick, words from Althea's past echo in her mind.
—Skip Eastport