Merroney insults Jennifer, forcing her to defend an absent Ted. Merroney is unable to dissuade Clare from taking drastic action. Brian corners Merroney, who refuses to show his hand, but Brian cleverly deduces what's really happening behind the scenes. After Merroney pays a visit to Mary and makes an insinuation about Sir Neville, the two enter into a somewhat unholy alliance. Jane delights in the gossip about Merroney and Clare. Mary gets to the bottom of Bill's newfound loyalty. Merroney encourages Jane to think before she becomes a severely stripped asset. The bank makes its intentions known to the board. Merroney gives something Bill something substantial to sleep on. The directors vote on their offer. Sir Neville and Mary exchange veiled threats.
—Skip Eastport