Harrigan phones Matt to request a meeting about his new problem with Steve. Karen stops by Matt's office playing the helpless female by asking for advice on buying a used car. Noting Matt's distraction with a problem, Karen jumps to the conclusion that it's Maggie and tells Matt she hopes he's rid of his problem soon. Althea stalls John from meeting Edna, arguing that her condition is more serious than she thought. She admits that Edna is upset by the divorce from Nick, whom she wants to help reconcile with Althea. John asks if Althea wants to protect her mother or Nick. Nick prepares a romantic evening for Cathy as a reward for her help in Steve's case. Reynolds informs Matt that Steve doesn't want Carolee to know that the case will move forward to the grand jury, but Matt agrees with Reynolds that she must be told. Declaring it his responsibility, Matt picks up the phone to call Carolee.
—Skip Eastport