The girls' neighbor, Dr. Harry Weston, recommends Dorothy to a specialist who may be able to diagnose her mystery illness. Meanwhile, Blanche goes on a 72-hour writing binge.

After finding out that she'll be losing her income from Charlie's pension, Rose begins searching for a job -- but after being turned down because of her age, she decides to turn to local consumer reporter Enrique Mas for help. Meanwhile, Sophia goes wild buying various items in bulk at a shopper's warehouse.