David recounts a tragedy for Brian. Brian suggests that David has placed himself on a self made cross. David forces himself to run a very unpleasant errand, but he can't go through with it. Brian visits the doctor to procure stronger sleeping pills. Mary and David commiserate. Brian remembers Ann. Jennifer takes note of Brian's drinking. David and Brian's problems make Ted thankful for what he has now with Jennifer. Brian rushes through a board nomination for chairman despite Ted's objections. David meets Merroney's assistant Clare. Brian learns that his symptoms aren't a sign of physical illness.
—Skip Eastport