A pregnant Serena tells Nigel the baby isn't his after a kick; Nigel promises, "I'll love him" as long as he's her child. Later, Serena learns Cindy tried to hurt herself; doctors diagnose prenatal depression and urge avoiding stress, so Serena asks Nigel to be careful around Cindy. Tension explodes when Serena accuses Nigel of making her get an abortion and trying to force her out of her own house. Nigel says Cindy's father saved his life and he vowed to protect her. Serena accuses him of repaying that debt by sacrificing her and their child, leaving their future unsettled.