John apologizes to Althea for the disparaging remarks he made about Dr. Venable, but she decides she doesn't want John to accompany her to Greenville. John overhears Althea's conversation with Nick regarding the flowers he sent. Afterward, John questions why she told Nick about her mother's illness. Matt insists that Karen examine Maggie. Hank gives Matt "the Iverson style" report of Mike's performance, as his six-month probationary period is coming to an end. When Karen fails to find a medical problem with Maggie, she suggests it might be emotional, prompting another angry outburst from Maggie. Later, Karen gleefully thinks to herself that the Powers marriage isn't perfect. Althea grouses to Maggie that she's near the end of her rope with John's Texas-sized ego and lying to her mother about Nick.
—Skip Eastport