Brett's new connection turns heads; an enticing career opportunity comes Catherine's way; Birdie becomes more entangled with Ford and his family; lunch with Patty gives Alice new insight; in flash forwards, Marilyn leaves the gala for an emergency.

The garden clubbers wake to a perilous frost. Catherine hosts an unexpected guest. Alice vies with Patty for Doug's favor. Connor's support of Brett's car business comes with strings. Birdie backs Ford's baseball dreams, but faces heat from his mom.