Matt stuns Althea with a warning that Cathy is returning to work at Hope, and he based his decision on John's recommendation. Carolee decides that she won't accept Mona's gift of a car, but Steve cautions her to think very carefully before she throws a gift back in Mona's face. Realizing she has no choice, Carolee quietly and reluctantly agrees. Matt tells Mike that he wants to experience the mobile unit field work first hand, so he's going to replace Mike when Hank goes back to see Tennessee Eddie Hawkins. Althea shares with Maggie her intention to still leave John when he regains full use of his legs because although she likes and admires him, she doesn't love him. Maggie suggests that Althea needs time alone without a man in her life. Althea cautions Steve about Cathy's imminent return to work. He vows to keep a wide berth between himself and the troublesome Miss Ryker. Althea agrees, adding wryly that when Cathy has an ax to grind, she goes after someone with it.
—Skip Eastport