The Frank Carver series begins to sway public opinion, with more believing that Dodge was framed. If Peter and Dodge can prove the existence of the document exonerating Dodge, it will be all over for Lambert. Janet phones Val and Peter with the news of a positive pregnancy test. The two are thrilled, and Peter hopes the expected baby will bring peace at last for Tony and Janet. Val isn't so sure. The baby won't be born for months, and Janet is furious now with Kip and Wendy. Peter and Dodge visit Edith West, his secretary, and appeal to her to tell the truth. When it quickly becomes apparent she won't incriminate herself, Dodge changes tactics. He offers to take her back as his secretary, plus she can live with a clear conscience. The appeal to her own self interest works. She admits she saw the missing document. Susan visits Val and asks how to handle the situation with Frank, now that he's turned over a new leaf and has helped sink Lambert and save Dodge. Val advises her to bid him a fond but firm farewell. Susan doesn't think it will be so easy. She feels oddly responsible for him now that she has pushed him toward a new path in life. Later, Frank drops by Susan's office, and although she follows Val's advice, Frank says he finds it difficult to say goodbye, too. He's conflicted and confused. First, Susan was unattainable, then she was a spy, and finally she became his missionary. He's alternately fearful and fascinated. Following the visit with Frank, Susan returns to see her folks. She tells them about the visit and how worried she is that she allowed Frank to develop an interest in her. Peter vows to end it himself, but Susan insists it's up to her to stop it, though she could need Peter and Val's help explaining it to Alan.
—Mark Faulkner