Delia sings Frank's praises as a husband and father and takes responsibility for the problems in her marriage. Maeve chastises Johnny for baiting Jack who is genuinely concerned about Frank. At Mary's urging Jack attempts to cool things off with Johnny. Delia's fight for Frank's career changes the minds of the district leaders, though Charlie cautions him he's on probation and must present himself as a hardworking devoted family man. Frank laments to Mary that Delia has manipulated him into a situation where he can't end their marriage.
—Skip Eastport