Maggie won't answer Gary's questions, though he later learns about Fred Haislip's death from the newspaper. Phyllis confesses everything to Gary regarding her part in the company's embezzlement. Maggie catches Althea taking pills. Althea professes self-hatred and a desire to still have Steve. Gary makes a promise to Phyllis. Carolee disappoints Steve by devoting more of her time to Billy Allison, but when he learns of her brush with Fred Haislip, his concern touches her deeply.
—Skip Eastport