But what do I know? The episode begins in a boxing ring, with Johnny and Francis Masters, again played by Dennis Cockrum, watching Bill get the ever loving shit beaten out of him. As Bill prepares to take one last hit, he awakens in a fright, Libby at his side to comfort him. This all needs to go away. Edna is miffed because she was not invited to babysit. Harry is a bit concerned. When things get tough for Virginia, she tends to dig in more.
She just needs to clear her head for a few days. And Virginia is unsure to trust, especially Bill due to his insistence on the surrogacy program and the ambush in New York. She just keeps waiting for things to click into place so she can say this is how her life should be. Then Libby arrives to fill Virginia in on why she called him home: something has happened that could affect everyone and even hurt the clinic.
Somehow, it always comes down to Libby and Virginia. In light of hearing this, Barton proposes the two celebrate tonight at his place. Edley, it turns out, has taken a leave of absence and will be out of touch for at least a year. After a brief elevator scene of Bill and Nora discussing their unguarded moment, the two head into the office, which is in the middle of a busy setup for an upcoming press conference on the new book.
The Little Brown people will be coming by soon. Betty reveals that Dan has been calling nonstop and Virginia refuses to answer. He warns her that this is her last chance to get out and save herself. Do what must be done. Upstairs, Virginia and Bill discuss the case. Bill will fight this. However, word of this could get out and the allegations could ruin not just their reputations, but also the clinic. Libby and Virginia both agree that Bill will pay this and see past his bullshit to know this is serious business.
Also, Virginia puts her foot down and says that the money will not come from the clinic. Bill follows Virginia into her office. He agrees that the risk is too great and tries to turn the conversation to New York. Then Bill plays his trump card: he plans on removing the M.
