Carolee phones home, but gets a busy signal, unaware that Steve is speaking with Emma. Steve asks Emma if he can meet with her. Rico confides in Martha his fear of Eddie Duveen. Martha cautions Rico that Althea and Nick are bad news together. Steve explains to Emma his version of what happened with Carolee and Cathy and tells her that he needs help to patch things up with Carolee. Carolee hangs up without speaking when she calls home, and Steve answers the phone. Althea interrupts Martha telling Nick that she doesn't want to get caught in the crossfire between him and Althea. Althea gives Nick her diagnosis of Dr. Geller's illness, and Nick agrees to consult with her. After confronting Emma and arguing about Steve, Carolee phones Dan to tell him she wants to set their wedding date.
—Skip Eastport