Dorothy becomes friends with author Barbara Thorndyke, who doesn't take nearly as kindly to Dorothy's roommates, putting a strain on their friendship.

Sophia's brother, Dorothy's Uncle Angelo, is coming by for a visit, and since Angelo's a Catholic priest, Sophia asks of Dorothy a small favor: pretend that she and Stanley are still married and never divorced. Meanwhile, Rose and Blanche prepare to star in a local production of The Sound of Music.