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8. Tears, Bones and Desire

63-year-old polygamous family leader "Daddy" leaves behind 5 wives and numerous children of The People clan, making the Fishers intrigued about their spiritual and cultural beliefs, like their guarding his body throughout the embalming.

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Fisher & Diaz plays home to deceased commune patriarch's many wives and children. Ruth spontaneously kisses Arthur; later they agree to just be friends but Ruth kisses him again. Keith gets his revenge on David's friends during a dramatic paintball game. Lisa, feeling curious about Brenda, books a massage with her under a false name. Olivier sends Claire on a long errand and continues to berate Russell. On her trip, Claire meets a former assistant of Olivier's and learns some interesting facts including Olivier's bisexuality as well as his tendency to sleep with students. When she returns, she quits her job. David and Keith have a spontaneous threesome.

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