While stranded in Fernwood, celebrity gossip columnist Rona Barrett is enthralled by the bartender at the Capri Lounge, who fills her in on the town's most intriguing citizens. A shamed and impoverished Merle takes to the street for help. Tom, who is living out of his car, meets paralyzed ex-tennis champ Eleanor Major and her shy sister Penny. Heather sees a heavenly vision in the town gazebo. The bandages are removed from George's face following a terrible accident at the plant and serious plastic surgery, but Martha faints at the sight of her "new" husband. Loretta awakens from her sleep, and the man in her bed isn't Charlie.
—Skip Eastport