7. The Silence — Episode — Six Feet Under

7. The Silence

Maggie Sibley's friend and fellow Quaker Peter Thomas Burns suffers a heart attack while watching a play, and Nate becomes intrigued about her faith when she brings it up. Brenda's blood tests reveal that her and Nate's child has a higher-than-usual possibility for developing Down's Syndrome or other complications at birth, and the doctor recommends amniocentesis to eliminate these factors.

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Peter Burns, 57, dies suddenly of a heart attack in a theater. David and Keith struggle to create boundaries for their new foster sons. Brenda and Nate receive some ambiguous news about the baby, splitting them further apart. George wants an immediate divorce as he is already re-engaged; Ruth tells his new fiancée all about his problems. Claire starts socializing with her coworkers leading to an awkward situation. Ruth fills her schedule with activities; she goes to a friend's fancy party and has a terrible time.

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