Lou wants a smaller place and moves in to Rhoda's old apartment but can't help interfering in Mary's private life.

Sue Ann gets Mary to ask Lou out on a date on her behalf. Lou accepts, not realizing who Mary's 'friend' is.

Mary decides to take a creative writing course, and is less than delighted with the criticism Lou levels at her efforts.

Mary is having trouble sleeping and resorts to pills, which has Lou concerned that she's become addicted to them.