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S6E9 · The Better Half

Roger is plagued by a recurring dream; Joan goes to the beach.

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Megan's performance on the set of To Have and To Hold is criticized by the director. Arlene consoles Megan and tries to kiss her, but is rebuffed. Roger loses Margaret's trust after he takes his grandson to a scary movie. Roger gives Joan a gift for Kevin, wanting to be part of his son's life, but Joan counters that Roger is not a dependable father figure. Peggy grows increasingly anxious about neighborhood crime and accidentally stabs Abe in the abdomen when he startles her; Abe breaks up with her on the ambulance ride to the hospital. Pete meets with Duck, who now works as a corporate headhunter; Duck questions Pete's role at the merged agency and reveals an opening for a company based in Wichita, but Pete refuses to leave New York. While driving to Bobby's summer camp, Betty runs into Don at a gas station. The three bond again, and Betty and Don have sex at the camp lodge; Betty reveals that she is no longer mad at Don, but admits she is happy with Henry. The next morning, the encounter grows unacknowledged as Betty sits with Henry while Don remains alone.

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