Violet's honesty hurts
Violet is learning to practice what she preaches when she suddenly finds herself on the outs with the rest of the gang by failing to filter her opinions regarding those she works with in her book. She explains to an irritated Pete that she added more details per her publisher's request. However, Pete makes it clear to his wife he hates her book and any details regarding his first marriage and mother's incarceration are his story, which is not Violet's business to tell.
Later at Oceanside, Violet gets the cold shoulder from her colleagues. Amelia doesn't appreciate being called a whore while Sheldon sarcastically tells Violet that he loved her description of him as "sexual leftovers." Cooper expresses his anger with being described as a "man child," Naomi is shocked when she finds out that Violet mentions Maya's pregnancy, and Charlotte can't believe that Violet claims she knows her fiancee better than Charlotte does. Much to Charlotte's chagrin, Sam can't help but agree with Violet's claim.
Violet allows the office an opportunity to criticize her out loud to make everyone feel better. Amelia blurts out that Violet is condescending, Naomi says Violet is cheap, and Sam says she can't dance even though she thinks she can. Violet apologizes to the gang and leaves it up them to take a vote on whether she should go ahead and publish the book. Later, Pete tells Violet the gang voted to allow her to publish.
Charlotte and Cooper take one step forward and two steps back when the truth comes out
Charlotte and Cooper visit a therapist. Cooper tells the therapist that Charlotte won't wear her engagement ring even though he had it fixed and polished. Charlotte explains that her engagement ring broke when the doctors cut it off her finger to treat her broken left hand from the rape. She goes on to explain that the ring is a reminder of the rape. After realizing this, Cooper offers to buy her another ring, but Charlotte says she doesn't want another one. Cooper is stumped as to what to do and explains that the engagement ring is a step towards marriage.
In therapy, Charlotte tries to convince Cooper that they are moving forward in their lives because there are no more lies or secrets. However, Cooper admits to her that he kissed Amelia after Charlotte was raped. He tries to apologize and reminds her of all the times he forgave her in the past, but Charlotte asks for time to process it all. Later, Charlotte confronts Amelia and asks her whether Amelia kissed Cooper back. Amelia tells Charlotte that it doesn't matter if she did or not because Cooper was a scared and lost man at the time. Amelia tells Charlotte that Cooper's love is a gift.
Back in therapy, Charlotte tells Cooper that she forgives him. Charlotte explains that while she knows that the rape is not her fault, she takes the blame for the lying and cheating. Cooper was the first man to know all of her and still love her. Later on, Charlotte suggests to Cooper that they should have a spring BBQ for the their wedding and they should even make it kosher for his parents. Next step...marriage!
Protecting your daughter from the truth
Erin brings her teenage daughter with Down Syndrome to visit Sam. Erin's fears that Tanya might be pregnant are confirmed after Sam performs an ultrasound. Naomi helps Sam talk to Erin about her options, but Erin is unsure whether she will be able to take care of Tanya as well as a baby (who could potentially also have Down Syndrome), and leans toward aborting the baby. In the meantime, Naomi is able to convince Erin to allow her to perform genetic screening on the baby. Sam questions Naomi whether pushing for the genetic screening stemmed from her personal views against abortion, but she denies it and says she wants to allow Erin an opportunity to properly weigh all of her options.
Erin also battles with deciding whether to tell Tanya that she is pregnant. However when Tanya's boyfriend Ricky who has severe learning disabilities comes into the examination room after Naomi performs the genetic screening test, Erin explains to the two that they made a baby together. She breaks the news that there is no guarantee that they will be able to keep it.
Upon receiving results that Tanya's baby does not show any signs of Down Syndrome, Naomi and Sam drive over to Erin's house to deliver the news in-person. However, Erin tells them that she took Tanya in that morning to get an abortion. It's too late. Erin explains that she will figure out how to explain to Tanya what happened.
Acting out to protect one from the truth
Sheldon treats Andie, a woman who suffers from multiple personality disorder. Andie's sister Laura and Laura's fiancee, Jack are moving to Arizona and Laura, who has taken care of Andie since their parents died in a car accident many years ago, is worried about leaving Andie in California by herself. Laura explains to Sheldon that even though Andie was diagnosed with multiple personalities, Andie has not shown any of her other personalities in almost ten years.
After talking with Andie, Sheldon meets Andie's alternate personality, Gina who screams at him to back off. However, Gina says that she doesn't hate Jack. He later meets child-like Maggie who is upset with Jack for taking Laura away from her. As Sheldon gets to know Andie and her other personalities, he is intrigued at how fast Andie is able to switch between her different personalities. Jack questions if Andie is really sick due to the timing of her behavior--just weeks before he and Laura are supposed to relocate to Arizona. Laura is adamant that her sister is sick and will stay behind in California if necessary to take care of Andie. Sheldon starts to grow suspicious too.
During a group meeting, Gina screams at Jack when he starts pushing Laura to open her eyes that Andie just doesn't want them to be together. She tells him that she hates Jack. Sheldon tells Andie that the jig is up. Maggie is the one that hates Jack. Andie got her personalities reversed. Andie admits to her sister that she faked it because she loves Jack and didn't want Laura to take him away from her. Later, Laura tells Andie that even though she is still mad at her she loves her. They try to work together now knowing the truth.
Naomi stops hiding the truth
While Addison stays back in Connecticut to help the Captain move out of the mansion, Sam is back in California. He and Naomi are processing that Maya may be attending Columbia University and will be taking Olivia with her clear across the other end of the country. What about Dink? Isn't also safe to assume that Maya's husband will be joining his family in New York City? Sam tells Naomi that he and Addison have been going through a lot of stresses in their relationship lately, and a little time apart is probably good for them. Naomi knows Sam all too well and calls him out that he is actually really lonely without Addison. She offers to come over with Olivia and eat dinner with him. At dinner, Naomi admits to Sam that she is still hurting that Sam chose Addison. As a result, she is doesn't trust Addison the same way like she used to, but is trying.
After finding out about Tanya's abortion, Naomi is riddled with guilt. Sam tries to convince her otherwise, but it's not working. Naomi instead asks for a hug, which leads to an intense moment as Sam pulls Naomi closer and they start to passionately kiss each other. Looks like while Addison the cat is away, Sam the mouse will play!
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