Tom had words with his mother over her uncertainty about moving into the new city apartment and begged her to do or otherwise lose Ken who loathes their suburban lifestyle. During their conversation Tom admitted how desperately he needs to see his parents' marriage succeed as it's the basis of how he views marriage and commitment. Ken criticized Tom for interfering in his personal life and lied that he's not seeing another woman. Tom's alleged concern for morality relieved Laura and Ken, and she finally agreed to move to the city.
—Skip Eastport