Eric warns Linda that Chris has a dark side. Linda snoops in the house and discovers newspaper clippings discussing Chris's arrest on rape and murder charges. Chris holds Eric at gunpoint when he trespasses at the mansion. He later proclaims his innocence to Linda and points out that he was acquitted of all charges. Julie refuses to warm to Monique, whom she views as more competition. Hillary schemes to break up David and Julie, and presents Julie with a lucrative long-term job offer--in Europe. David, fed up with his mother's meddling, quits the agency. Monique is instantly attracted to Adam Louder, owner of the dance club Stage 99. Carrie's mental health continues to go downhill after a talk with Paul.

Chris, Lindas neuer Lebensgefährte, gelingt es, Eric endgültig zu vertreiben. Linda kann sich nicht so recht darüber freuen. Monique verschafft sich allmählich berufliche und private Anerkennung. Hillary versucht, einen Keil zwischen Julie und David zu treiben.