Plot summary
As her drug use intensifies, Jackie tries to avoid Antoinette, who informs Frank that she believes Jackie has relapsed again. Eddie and Antoinette have sex, but he immediately decides to end their fling. Reeling from Eddie's rejection, Antoinette fears that she will relapse in her alcohol addiction and confides in Jackie. Zoey expresses interest in becoming a nurse practitioner and asks Jackie for a letter of recommendation. Carrie forgets about Coop's 40th birthday and asks Thor for help in finding a suitable gift. The DEA continues their investigation into Carrie's stolen DEA number and interrogates each staff member individually.
Jackie is cleared of any wrongdoing, but Gloria is questioned about her recent Vicodin prescription. Grace bonds with Frank's eldest son and later calls Zoey for help in acquiring birth control pills. Upon being informed by Zoey, Jackie arrives at the police station and breaks up with Frank, who accuses her of using her children as an excuse to continue her drug use. Jackie meets with Antoinette and manipulates her into falling off the wagon, claiming that they can both enter rehab together. As they both enter the rehab clinic intoxicated, Jackie books Antoinette a room and abandons her there.
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