Melissa turns forty but worries that fights brewing between Jennifer and Jackie, Jackie and Teresa, and Margaret and Teresa could ruin the whole event. While Margaret struggles with her mother's decision to take a job in the city, Dolores tries to move her relationship forward with David.

The feud between Jackie and Dolores reaches a fever pitch and Teresa confronts Margaret for making jokes about the cheating rumors. As the decision on Joe's appeal approaches, the ladies begin to speculate on his chances of winning. And the men engage in a raunchy game of poker.