DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES Season 8
Season 8, Episode 2 - I Never Do Anything Twice
"Mistakes. They have consequences."
Celia leaves a stain on the floor, and she tries to clean it up before Gaby notices.
"They can end friendships."
Julie is seen arguing on the phone with someone.
"Mistakes can make us feel guilt, and regret."
Bree sighs as she looks out a window.
"They can prove to be a great learning tool."
Susan stares at a photo of she and Karl on their wedding day.
"And they can create even bigger problems."
A lonesome Lynette is sitting on the couch, biting her nails out of sheer nervousness.
Suddenly, Lynette hears the phone ring. "I'll answer it!", she shouts, hoping it'd be Tom.
"Hello?" answered Lynette.
"Lynette? It's me, Renee."
"Oh, hey," Lynette itched the back of her neck, sighing. "What's up?"
"Well I was wondering if you'd like to come to the club with me tonight. We could get a few drinks, indulge in some gossip, maybe meet a few guys…?"
"Gee, that sounds like fun. But I don't know. What if Tom decides to get back together with me?"
"Dear, that isn't going to happen. He's already moved on."
"Moved on?" shouted Lynette, in anger. "What the hell are you talking about?"
"All I know is I saw him at the apartments the other day talking to another woman."
"Oh dear lord! That … that… jerk. And here I am, lonely and still loving him."
"Well you won't be lonely if you come with me tonight. It's Happy Hour." Renee teased.
"Alright. I'll meet you somewhere later to help me find a dress?"
"You got it." said Renee.
Lynette smiled, and hung up.
Opening credits
Bree had just gotten dressed and she sprinted down the stairs. Chuck was interested in what was going on.
"Bree, dear, what's the rush?" asked Chuck.
"Oh, I'm going on a lunch date with Gaby. We have some stuff to talk about."
"Stuff? Like, what kind of stuff?" Chuck was obviously prying.
"Matters that don't concern you." Bree was not in the mood for Chuck's games.
"Oh...I see. Have a good afternoon, dear."
Bree smiled and acknowledged what he told her, and she sprinted on over to Gaby's.
"Hey Bree, I'll be ready in just a minute." welcomed Gaby.
"Alright."
Gaby shut the door as she put on her heels. Carlos was sitting on the couch and glanced at her.
"Leaving so soon?" he asked.
"Yes, Bree and I have things to discuss. I will be back just in time to cook dinner for you and the girls, though, don't worry."
Carlos walked over to Gaby and gave her a hug.
"What was that for?" she asked.
"I just want you to know that I will always be here for you."
"That's comforting. I love you."
The two smiled at one another and Gaby left.
Susan received a text from Julie asking if she could come over to help her unpack. Reluctantly agreeing to do so, Susan wandered on over to Julie's, ready to help. Before she knocked on the door, she overheard a conversation between Julie and her fiancee, Bradley.
"I still cannot believe that we did that! She will never forgive us. And if my mom knew about what I did, could you imagine the consequences?" said Julie, who was scared.
"She is not going to know about what we did! It's not that big of a deal, even, so just hold your horses." comforted Bradley.
"What am I not going to know about…?" Susan had entered, very curious about the situation her daughter had gotten herself into.
"Oh…god. This day just cannot get any worse. " said Julie.
"So when were you going to tell about THAT?" asked Susan, who was livid with anger.
"I-I don't know, I was going to tell you, I mean that's partially the reason why I came back here, but it's just… sudden." replied Julie, who was flabbergasted.
"Whatever. If she finds out, you can only imagine how much trouble we will be in. I could lose my friendship to her!" said Susan, as she stormed out.
"Mom! Are you mad at me?"
"Of course I'm mad at you. Shouldn't that be obvious? You were a freaking Honors student, and you have the nerve to ask a stupid question like that? I can't even look at you right now!"
Susan let out a furious groan and slammed the door. As she was walking towards her house, she saw Renee down the street taking out the trash. Renee gave Susan a smug look, and it was at the worst of times. Tired of putting up with people's stuff, Susan strutted down the street straight towards Renee's house.
Renee knew exactly what was going to happen, and she swiftly went back inside her house, only for Susan to stop her.
"YOU!" yelled Susan, all the way from the other end of the cul-de-sac.
Renee sighed, and turned around, waiting for the embarrassment.
"What?" said Renee.
"I know what you have done. Do you know how Lynette would react?"
"What the hell are you talking about?" asked Renee.
"Don't play stupid with me." Susan snapped.
The two got very close to one another, and a fight was about to ensue.
"You listen to me, if you even think about sleeping with Tom, I will be sure to end you." threatened Susan. Susan was angrier than she ever has been before.
"Is that a threat?" replied Renee.
"Duh!" shouted Susan. "How dumb are you? I guess you're only smart when it comes to the bedroom."
Renee's mouth dropped. "You take that back!"
Susan ignored her request, and began to walk away. Renee pulled her hair.
"Get the hell off of me!" demanded Susan.
Renee threw Susan onto the ground, and Susan & Renee both were fighting. Susan slapped her, trying to get Renee off of her, but it only made things worse. Renee got back up, and Susan tackled her. The two wrestled until Renee eventually gave up. Susan got up again and walked away, before turning around.
"Don't you even think about making a move on Tom!"
A helpless Renee laid on the lawn in front of her house. She watched Susan as she walked away. Renee decided that she didn't really care about Susan at all, and she ignored her warning, and went straight for Tom.
Gaby and Bree are situated at a round table in a quiet café. The two are sitting together with cups filled with specific orders of coffee, dotted with whipped cream at the top. The aroma of coffee's bitter sweet smell gathered around the room.
"So …" said Gaby, trying to break the silence.
"Have you noticed Lynette hasn't been the same lately? It feels as if something is bothering her." replied Bree, who was concerned for one of her friends.
"Yes…but you know, I haven't been the same either."
"And you think I have? Nobody is the same anymore. It seems as if we all are just absorbed in other things, and we hardly speak at all. It is so depressing." said Bree.
"Of course, but this whole thing with my stepfather, it's just been bothering me so much. I constantly fear that his body will be found, or something. What if someone knows?"
"After what we did, that body will never be found again. We made sure to be precise with what happened, and I doubt that someone other than us five know. It will be alright."
"Are you sure? I feel like such a horrible person."
"Yes. And trust me, I have had to cover up crimes before." Bree gave Gaby a comforting smile as she patted Gaby's hand.
"That's not always a good thing."
Gaby let out a deep breath and had a bleak look on her face. An unknown man sitting across from them in the café gave them a strange glare.
Lynette is at an expensive store, and since she hasn't the money, she is reluctant to buy any of the pretty dresses. Renee was desperate to help her find the perfect dress, for a cheap price.
"Ooh, have a look at this one!" said Renee.
"Wow, $450 for just one dress. Haute couture!"
Renee rolled her eyes and let out a deep groan. "Must you be so hard to shop for?"
"Give me a break, I can't afford this. Being a single mother is not an easy job."
"Ugh…well do you like the dress?" asked Renee.
"Does it matter?" said Lynette.
"Just answer my question."
"…Yes."
Renee grabbed the dress off the rack and went to the cashier to purchase it.
"Are you really going to do that for me?" asked Lynette.
"That's what friends are for." Renee said.
"If only my friend Lynette knew what Renee was doing behind her back."
The two smiled at one another and shared a brief hug.
"But soon enough, she would eventually learn of her indiscretions with Tom."
Susan sulked in her living room, disappointed about Julie and the choices she has made in her life, and upset that Mike was at work and she had no one to talk to. Julie bursted in the house and demanded for Susan to listen to her.
"You think that I am proud of what I have done?" shouted Julie.
"Just because you are upset does not mean you have the right to yell at me."
"Excuse me, I have made bad choices, and this might be one of them, but I love Bradley."
"Where do you go off telling me that you love Bradley? I don't care, what you did to that poor girl is horrible! And the worst part is she was your best friend!"
"You know what? Fine. You are just like the others that know. I can't believe you. You're my mother, and I'm your own flesh and blood. You are supposed to support me!"
Tears dripped down Julie's cheeks. Upset, she left the room and slammed the door. Julie was furious about her mother's disapproval. Love is love. And why can't Susan just come to terms with it and accept it?
Lynette, in a pretty dress, applies her make-up at the last minute. She was excited that she was going out with her best friend. The kids were going to be with Tom. Suddenly, Lynette released a sigh. Tom. The last man on Earth that she wanted to see. Things with him have been rough ever since the separation and she feared to see him. Would he be different? Had he of packed on some pounds? Gotten more charming? Lynette was desperate to know what was going to happen next. She then heard the doorbell ring. That must be Renee, she thought.
"Hey R-" Lynette stopped dead in her tracks. The glowing look on her face lead to an unfortunate frown. It turned out to be no one other than Tom.
"Oh. Kids your father is here." said Lynette, beckoning for the children to come downstairs.
One by one, they all left the house accordingly. Tom stood at the door, speechless.
"Were you expecting another man?" asked Tom.
"What? Of course not. I was expecting for Renee."
"Right. Like hell you were."
"Excuse me. You have no right to barge on in here and judge me when clearly I have done nothing wrong."
"Nothing wrong? You are the reason why our family is like this! If you weren't such a controlling, manipulative bitch our family would still be intact and we'd be happier than ever! But you just had to pull that bullshit of yours and now we're in this mess!" yelled Tom, in anger.
"You better watch what you say, Tom. And I mean it."
"What? What are you going to do? Huh? I'd like to see you do something."
Tom had been intimidating Lynette, and it could get really ugly.
"OUT!" screamed Lynette.
"Fine."
"GET OUT!" yelled Lynette. Tears began to pour from her eyes and her makeup began to smear. Renee approached the door, only to find a mad Tom and a crying Lynette.
"Well he looks pissed." said Renee.
"I'm not going out with you tonight."
"Why the hell not? Don't let Tom get to you."
"Did you not just hear what he had said to me? Clearly the man despises me." croaked Lynette, as her voice cracked due to her sadness.
"Come on. We'll go upstairs and reapply your makeup. And we'll find you a man."
Lynette and Renee together walked back upstairs, and Lynette gave a smile.
"Without you, I'd be nothing." said Lynette.
"We all make mistakes."
As Lynette fixes herself up, Renee lustfully looks at a picture of Tom.
"Unfortunately, some may not be forgiving when we make them."
Susan talks to Mike about what's going on with she and Julie.
"We can also be blinded by them and be convinced that they are actually not mistakes."
A depressed Julie exchanges a kiss with Bradley.
"But with mistakes, we learn to be careful about the things we do or say."
The unknown man from the café pulled out a phone. He dialed a number and another man picked up.
"Hey, this you? Yeah. Well I got some news for you. Some redhead and a Latina were in that café. The Coffee Cup? Yeah, there. Well they were discussing about some body. What if it had something to do with the one that went missing? You'll look into it? Okay."
"Yes. We all make mistakes."
Carlos and Gaby are going to sleep, and Carlos cuddles with Gaby. Gaby quietly begins to cry.
"Mainly because, we are only human."