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S2E9 · Six Month Leave

Freddy Rumsen strikes out during a pitch meeting with his team; ever-eager Pete seizes a chance to exploit an opportunity at the office; an old friend is the beneficiary of Don's loyalty; Sara Beth proves to be a welcome ally for Betty.

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The death of Marilyn Monroe saddens many of the secretaries in the office. Trying to pull herself out of her depression, Betty goes to the stables and invites Arthur to have lunch with her and her married rider friend Sarah Beth; Betty purposely does not show up to the lunch, intending to orchestrate an affair between the two. As the creative team prepares for a presentation to Samsonite executives, Freddy drunkenly wets himself and passes out before the pitch meeting, leading Pete to suggest Peggy act as Freddy's stand-in. Roger and Don fire Freddy, but decide to take him out for a final night on the town; they end up in an illegal gambling club, during which Don runs into Jimmy and punches him for telling Betty about his affair with Bobbie. Don opens up to Roger about being separated from Betty; he reveals that he feels relief, and encourages Roger to move forward in his life. The next day, Don promotes Peggy to Freddy's position. Mona arrives at the office and angrily confronts Don, revealing that Roger has left her to pursue a relationship with Jane.

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