EPISODE

16. There Is No Other Way

Carlos and Gaby have a problem with their adoption; Susan finally goes under the knife; Paul Young turns up again in Noah Taylor's life; Tom has trouble accepting Lynette as his boss; and it's open warfare between Bree and Andrew.

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Felicia returns to Wisteria Lane, while Paul is arrested and almost killed by Noah's hired thugs. After Paul is released, Zach agrees to meet with Noah, during which he instructs Noah not to hurt Paul again. Gabrielle and Carlos' visit to an adoption clinic goes awry when Helen Rowland informs the adoption clerk about Gabrielle's illegal affair with John, after which Gabrielle and Carlos seek an adoption lawyer. Tom struggles for power in his marriage both at home and at the workplace. Dr. Ron finds out about Susan's marriage to Karl immediately after she professes her love for Mike while under anesthesia. Andrew, seeking emancipation and an early trust fund, accuses Bree of hitting him while she was drunk. Unwilling to let Andrew win, Bree joins an alcoholics anonymous program, but takes out a bottle of wine after the first meeting.

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