Plot summary
Thomas Romano is cut into pieces and killed when the dough mixer he is cleaning is accidentally turned on. Nate persuades the others to sell Fisher & Sons to a large chain, Kroehner International, but Nathaniel's presence gives him second thoughts. Claire is humiliated when her car is vandalized at school with phrases like "toe slut" and "this little piggy lover". She takes her revenge by stealing one of Romano's severed feet and putting it in Gabe's locker. Nate must make a choice between taking the money and running from the business he hates and fears, or staying and using his gifts to help people.
He and David decide to turn down Kroehner, but their refusal has serious consequences when the large corporation plans to open a cheap cremation house just across the street. Ruth decides to have a little fun and ends up losing $25,000 betting on horse races. The family discovers that Claire stole Romano's foot and events take a surprising turn when Kroehner's new property catches on fire.
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