EPISODE

5. They Asked Me Why I Believe In You

Susan's book agent, Lonny, is in a financial bind; Gaby hires a big-time lawyer to defend Carlos; Lynette must go bar hopping with Nina, who's constantly prowling for men; and Bree reburies Rex, but the police case isn't interred with him.

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Susan learns that her agent and longtime friend, Lonny, has been embezzling her money. Susan chooses to remain loyal to Lonny, but upon discussing the matter with Mike, discovers that he is less willing to forgive and trust people. Hoping to make working with her boss, Nina, easier, Lynette takes her out drinking. However, Nina soon begs Lynette to go to the bar every night, causing Lynette to miss valuable time with her family. Carlos only agrees to hire Bradley as his lawyer after Bradley threatens to pursue Gabrielle if he opts otherwise. Bree is horrified to learn that Rex died believing she had poisoned him, and she throws her wedding ring in Rex's grave. Chicago police arrest a man in the Melanie Foster murder case, prompting Betty to write an anonymous letter explaining that they have arrested the wrong man. This angers Matthew, who thinks that she is turning in her other son Caleb–the prisoner in their basement.

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