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Bree babysits Lynette's children and passes out drunk, leading Lynette to conclude that she has a drinking problem. Gabrielle's mother, Lucia, shows up unexpectedly and offers to be their surrogate mother, as Gabrielle can no longer conceive children. Gabrielle, still angry at her mother for not protecting her against her sexually aggressive stepfather, kicks her mother out, and Carlos suggests that they adopt instead. Mike tells Paul and Zach to leave town before Noah can track them down. As Susan and Karl plan for their secret wedding, Edie discovers a prenup and Susan's ring in Karl's briefcase and assumes that Karl is going to propose to her. That night, Edie is left hurt and disappointed when Karl does not propose like she thought he would. Karl assures Susan that he still plans to marry Edie, and the two get married for the second time at the courthouse.
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