Episode Overview
Lynette is dismayed to see her mother, Stella (guest star Polly Bergen), planning to marry the rude and overbearing Frank (guest star Larry Hagman) and attempts to dissuade her from going through with it. Carlos grows worried when he discovers Gabrielle's strange fixation on her doll. Bob and Lee enlist the help of the non-traditional Renee to design a room for their newly adopted daughter. Bree encounters Keith's former girlfriend, Amber (guest star Rochelle Aytes), who reveals unexpected secrets about his history. Meanwhile, Susan seeks to connect with a grumpy man named Dick (guest star Gregory Itzin), who has lost hope in finding a kidney donor. Paul, on the other hand, seems to have plans for Beth (guest star Emily Bergl) as he arranges a getaway to a secluded cabin.