Desperate Housewives

Previously on Desperate housewives.

We have some serious problems

that are gonna require serious work.

Lynette and Tom struggled with their separation.

Mike heard a confession...

I killed Gaby's stepfather.

Aah! Uhh!

And me and the girls helped cover it up.

That could change his life with Susan forever.

Bree showed Gaby the note...

Let's say someone knows.

I say until they tell us what they want,

we just act like everything's normal.

And decided she needed to end her relationship

with detective Vance.

You know, Bree, I would have done anything for you.

You have made a very big mistake.

It's often said that children learn

their most important lessons outside the classroom.

They learn to find peaceful ways to resolve conflict...

to make smart choices about nutrition...

to master the art of conversation.

But for Gabrielle Solis,

the art of morning drop-off...

What's taking so long? Come on! Let's go!

Was something she'd never learned.

You slow down, push the kid out, and drive off!

Why is it so hard?!

You realize I have to go to this school, right?

Oh, come on. I'm behind the wheelchair kid?

That's it, Juanita. Get out.

I'm not allowed till we get to the green zone

and a volunteer opens the door.

Remember what happened last week?

Yeah, last week I made it to my hot stone massage.

Just keep your head down,

pretend like you don't speak english, and run.

Hold it!

Ohh.

Hi, Dana. I didn't see you there.

Looks like someone didn't learn her lesson

the last two times she broke the drop-off rules.

Three strikes, Solis.

You're out.

Wh... Hey!

I need that!

Your drop-off privileges have been revoked.

From now on, you'll be parking in the "B" lot

- and walking Juanita to class. - The "B" lot?

That's, like, a mile away. These don't walk.

They do now.

Oh, yeah? Well, who died and made you boss?

Margaret Frye. Cancer.

Oh. Right. I still owe for those flowers.

Oh, relax, Pam! You'll still make it to weight watchers!

Problem here, Dana?

Oh, great. Now the pips are here.

It's Solis again. She's holding up traffic.

Yeah, and I'm not moving till you give me back my placard.

Oh, Pam, eat a carrot!

Tell you what.

If you can take the placard from me, you can keep it.

You know what? I'm not a child.

I'm not gonna give you the satisfaction...

Oh!

You know what, Dana? Just because you're head of P.T.A.

doesn't mean you get to make the laws!

Oh, I have news for you. Here at Oakridge, I am the law.

Yes, some of our most important lessons

are learned outside the class room.

And when it came to school politics,

Gabrielle's education was just beginning.

When it came to her separation,

Lynette Scavo was determined to do everything by the book.

She made sure her visitation days

were evenly divided.

She kept perfect records of her household expenses.

She found healthy ways to relieve her stress.

Yes, Lynette was confident

her by-the-book approach was the right one,

sadly, not everyone was on the same page.

Well, look who cleaned out the sad-sack aisle

at the bookstore.

At least your divorce is good for the publishing industry.

We're not using the "D" word.

It's a separation.

Tom and I are going to "Heal through counseling"

so we can find "A road to reconnection"

and if not,

"Murder on the orient express."

Penny, your dad's here!

Explain something to me.

If you're trying to win back your husband,

why do you dress like you sell oranges by the freeway?

Hey. Sorry I'm late.

I had to stop at the store,

and it took longer than I expected.

Because you tawt you taw a puddy tat?

Ha ha.

It's just a teeth whitener.

Teeth whitening, huh?

And unless sweat suits are the new business casual,

it looks like you're working out, too.

I'm trying. It helps cheer me up when the kids aren't around.

- Daddy! - Hey!

Oh! Remember to get Parker at practice.

- I love you. Have fun at your dad's. - I love you. Bye.

Drive safe.

Hmm.

I've got a new book title for you...

"Your husband's banging somebody."

What?

Chapter one... white teeth.

Chapter two... working out.

Chapter three... the nasty.

He's just trying to take better care of himself.

Oh, Lynette.

I expect you to be naive about hair, makeup, and fashion,

but about this?

Trust me. Tom has hooked up.

He's not. He's not. If he was...

dating someone,

he would tell me.

He would.

Right?

- That doesn't look too suspicious. - Oh.

I'm sorry. Just... every time I check the mail,

I'm afraid it's gonna be another one of those letters.

It's been three weeks. Maybe we're out of the woods.

Please don't say "Woods."

I'm just saying, if someone was trying to blackmail us,

they're not very good at it,

since they haven't asked for money or anything.

Well, what happened to them? Did they just disappear?

If we're lucky.

Now that Chuck the cop is out of your life,

Susan's acting normal,

I think we're in the clear.

Oh, good. Here they are. Hmm.

Oh, Danielle and Benjamin.

Fun. What's the occasion?

Her husband left her.

Ugh. Okay. Well, I'd stay and say hi,

but that would involve a lot of listening and sad nodding.

Oh, honey, I am so sorry about you and Leo.

Thanks, mom.

Not that I didn't see it coming.

That didn't take long.

Neither did the marriage.

So how are you holding up?

My husband left me. It sucks.

But you know how that feels.

You just got dumped by that cop, right?

Um...

Actually, I am the one who ended it with Chuck.

He wanted to marry me, bought me a ring,

but that's not important.

This week...

or weeks is about you.

We are gonna make a plan to put your life back together.

A plan? Mom, this all just happened.

Give me a few days to eat ice cream and veg out.

Of course, honey. I promised you on your wedding day

that I would be here when he left you.

You know what?

Maybe we'll just crash on Andrew's floor.

What? That's so uncomfortable.

Not as bad as staying here and getting picked apart by you.

I promise I won't criticize you.

Besides, if you sleep on Andrew's floor,

you'll need a tetanus shot.

What? I said I wouldn't criticize you.

I didn't say anything about your brother.

Okay, I know that last night

I said you could take all the time you need

to work through what Carlos and I told you,

but...

while you're taking all the time you need,

you think you could maybe...

tell me that you still love me?

I mean...

if you still love me?

There is nothing you could do

that would make me stop loving you.

Mike, it was so hard to keep this from you,

like, the hardest thing I've ever done.

Well, at least I understand why you've been so distant.

And to be honest,

I'm kind of relieved you weren't having an affair.

Well, now that you know,

I just want everything to go back to normal.

Okay, but I hope you realize

it might not be that easy.

Take it from a guy who's done things like this.

They don't just disappear.

Yeah, I know that.

But I think if I focus on other stuff

and move on with my life,

it'll be okay.

Great.