EPISODE

11. If...

In the wake of the plane crash, the housewives play "What If...," reflecting on their life choices, and on how other choices might have led to different lives. For Susan it's a life with Karl, and for Bree it's one without Orson; and Lynette thinks about a future with her unborn twins. Meanwhile, Carlos imagines Gaby as an overprotective mom; and Angie ponders what could happen if her secrets were revealed.

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In the aftermath of the plane crash, the housewives reflect on what their lives would have been like if they had made different choices. Susan ponders what would have happened to her life if she had stayed married to Karl; she is then notified of his death. Devastated by the news of Karl's death, Bree is sedated and envisions herself married to Karl. Upon awakening, Bree is informed that Orson has become paralyzed. Angie contemplates the consequences of Mona surviving and revealing the Bolens' secrets to the police, but is relieved to learn of Mona's death. Gabrielle wonders if Celia is destined to be a successful actress. The doctor tells Lynette and Tom that one of their unborn twins needs surgery. As Lynette goes into surgery, she imagines life with a disabled son. Tom tells Lynette that the affected baby died, but the other survived. Gabrielle and Lynette rekindle their friendship.

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