EPISODE

10. What's to Discuss, Old Friend?

Abandoned by her fellow housewives, a desperate Bree prepares to kill herself. Meanwhile, Gaby suspects that Carlos may have been involved in Det. Chuck Vance's murder; Susan decides to pursue her art career in New York—with or without Mike; and an angry Tom decides not to go to Paris with his girlfriend after Lynette confesses that she's an accomplice to murder and could soon be arrested.

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Just as Bree prepares to shoot herself, Renee barges into her motel room, accusing Bree of having an affair with Ben. After noticing Bree's gun and suicide note, Renee moves in with her to ensure she is okay. Bree initially resists Renee's efforts to help her, but after Renee tells Bree about her mother's suicide, the two grow closer. After hearing the news of Chuck's death due to a hit-and-run, the four housewives come together and agree to move on. Carlos comes home drunk, and at Chuck's funeral, Gabrielle learns from a policeman that Carlos went to the police station to make a confession about beating someone with a candlestick. Carlos agrees to check back into rehab. Tom is furious with Lynette for becoming involved in Alejandro's murder, though he admits that he still cares about her. Lynette encourages Tom to join Jane in Paris if she makes him happy. Susan tells Mike she is going to Oklahoma City to check up on Alejandro's family. Bree receives a second anonymous letter, which reads, "You're welcome".

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