Carl declares, "I'm going to marry her," announcing his love for Louise even though Eartha is legally Mrs. Gibson and their daughter Cheryl is six. The town's expectation of monogamy and the Mayor's marriage record turn his claim into scandal. A rival woman taunts Eartha, boasting of family backing and favor with Carl. Chaos erupts when someone is hurt and rushed to the hospital. A supporter confronts Carl: "everything you got came from me" and vows to take it back. The episode closes with Carl facing Eartha and saying, "let's get a divorce."