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S3E11 · The Gypsy and the Hobo

Sterling Cooper welcomes back a prodigal client; Betty and the children take a trip; Joan and Greg make plans for their future.

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Betty seeks advice from her family attorney regarding Don's secret past; he advises her to salvage her marriage, due to the financial repercussions of a divorce. Meanwhile, Roger meets with Annabelle, a former client/lover who wishes to rekindle their affair. However, Roger sends her away, telling her he is happy with Jane. Joan discovers that Greg, after a failed attempt to switch to psychiatry, has joined the Army to ensure that he will become a surgeon. Joan pretends to be happy for Greg, but seems apprehensive over the prospect. Don proposes going on a trip with Suzanne, but his plans are derailed when Betty confronts him about his identity theft. Don is forced to divulge the truth about himself, detailing his childhood–including his prostitute mother and his stepparents–as well as taking the identity of the real Don Draper during the Korean War. Don emotionally recounts Adam's suicide, admitting that he turned his brother away to salvage his reputation. After finishing telling his entire unhappy history, Don admits he was surprised Betty ever loved him at all.

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