5. Mirror, Mirror

Complete story — includes the ending

On the night of Mrs. McCluskey's 70th birthday party, the wives reflect on crucial events that have occurred over the last five years and led them to where they are today: Gabrielle had two "miracle" babies and asked Carlos to get a vasectomy because she decided not to have any more kids; Bree, a former alcoholic, began to drink again the night Orson left for prison, but Katherine helped her to move past it; Tom had a near-death experience that fueled a midlife crisis and his need to add a tinge of excitement and adventure to his life; Susan finalized her divorce with Mike and found herself in bed with her house painter, Jackson. In the present, Orson asks Bree to tell Katherine about his wanting to become a partner, but she refuses because she does not want to hurt Katherine's feelings. However, Orson tells Katherine, who decides to accept him as a partner in time. Gabrielle finds out Carlos did not have the vasectomy because he wants a son. Susan wants to keep her relationship with Jackson "physical and casual", but Jackson wants more in the relationship, leading to a break-up. Dave attempts to get rid of Mrs. McCluskey and her nosiness and tries to prove she is demented so that he can unleash the plans for his real agenda which are finally revealed.