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Recap - 'Desperate Housewives': 'Where Do I Belong'

Desperate Housewives: S07E07 - Lynette Scarvo


The episode opens with Lynette finding a number of different ways to get revenge on Tom after discovering that he slept with Renee 20 years ago. As she sits with Renee, Tom bends over and his trousers split. Renee realizes that Lynette is responsible and is shocked. Lynette explains that she needs to get rid of her anger, because if she talks to Tom about it she'll cry, he'll cry and then she'll get over it. She explains that she is not ready to get over it yet and adds that no-one is getting hurt, but at that moment Tom comes down the stairs and slips on some peanut butter Lynette has left there.

Desperate Housewives S07E12 - Lynette
Later, Renee hides in Tom's car. When he gets in, she explains that Lynette found out about them sleeping together and is getting her revenge. Tom is furious and tests the brakes on his car to check Lynette didn't cut them. When he arrives home, Lynette has baked double fudge brownies with laxative powder. Tom realizes she is getting revenge and refuses to eat one. Penny arrives and asks to have one. Tom encourages her, but as she begins to bite into it, Lynette shouts at her not to eat it and realizes that Renee told Tom about her revenge. Tom complains that she is trying to kill him but she yells that he can't act like the "injured party". She points out that it happened while they were on a break and reveals that while she was at her mother's house she realized that she didn't want a life without Tom. She explains that it "kills" her that she now knows that at the time she made that decision, Tom was sleeping with her best friend. Later, when Lynette is in bed, Tom comes in to apologize. He tells her that they have had such "beautiful" moments in their life together and adds that it would be a shame if a "meaningless encounter" ruined them all. Lynette refuses to respond but looks thoughtful when he leaves the room. The next day, the family are gathered around the breakfast table teasing each other. However, eventually the boys agree to go to Penny's soccer game to support her. Lynette and Tom smile and hold hands under the table.

Elsewhere in the episode, Bob and Lee go to the Solis house for brunch and reveal that they are adopting a 10-year-old girl called Liza. Gaby is upset and the pair apologize for forgetting what she has been going through with Grace. Carlos insists that Gaby is fine and explains that they have agreed not to talk about it because it is too painful. Bob and Lee begin to say more about Liza and Gaby announces that she will get some champagne for a toast. She goes to her bedroom, shuts the door and catches her breath. She opens her drawer and looks at the doll which resembles Grace. She strokes the doll's dress. Later, Gaby and Bree come back from shopping and Gaby is shocked to see the doll's clothes spread across the house. She rushes to her bedroom to discover Juanita and Celia playing with the doll. Celia has broken off the doll's arm and has it in her mouth. Gaby begins yelling at them for playing with her doll, which she says no-one can take from her. Bree appears in the doorway and, shocked, asks if the doll belongs to Gaby. Gaby claims that it is a present for Bob and Lee because they are adopting. Gaby goes to the shop where she bought the doll and the owner agrees to fix it. Gaby asks if she is "weird" for being so attached to the doll but the owner invites her in to the back of the shop. She shows Gaby her doll Mrs Humphries, explaining that she learnt more about her "story" the more time they spent together. The owner adds that Mrs Humphries' sister passed away at the same time as her sister did, and ever since she has brought her happiness. She urges Gaby to tell the story of her doll, but Gaby is reluctant at first. Eventually she explains that "Princess Valerie" was not always a princess because there was a mix-up and she was given to the wrong family. She explains that when she found her way home, her real mother kept her hidden away so no-one would take her and they were never separated again. At home, Gaby puts her fixed doll into a box and hides her in a cupboard.

Desperate Housewives S07E12 - Susan
Meanwhile, Susan is in hospital and is pleased to see her daughter Julie, who has come to visit. Julie explains that she wants to donate her kidney to Susan but Susan refuses. Mike suggests that they could ask Susan's mother to donate a kidney. Susan is horrified at the idea, explaining that she doesn't even want to tell her mother, Sophie, that she is sick. She sees Julie's face and asks what has happened. Julie admits that she told Sophie about Susan's illness and she is coming to visit tomorrow. Susan explains that Julie owes her "big" and Julie offers to donate her kidney. "Bigger than that," Susan replies. The next day, Sophie and Susan's Aunt Claire come to visit. Mike explains that they are hoping to find a donor, and when he suggests that Sophie could do it, she appears reluctant. Susan is shocked that she won't consider it and Sophie explains that she is about to go on a cruise for three months. Claire and Sophie decide to go and check in at their hotel. Later, Susan is getting discharged and Julie admits that she got tested, but isn't a match. As they are about to leave, Claire and Sophie arrive. Sophie tries to help with Susan's bags or wheelchair, but Susan refuses, explaining that she had her chance to help. She complains that Sophie didn't even agree to get tested and explains that there was only a 15% chance she would be a match anyway. Sophie apologizes for disappointing her and walks off. When Susan is at home, Claire comes to visit and explains that Sophie has cancer. She adds that the cruise is a cover story for her chemotherapy. She explains that Sophie didn't want to burden Susan and begs Susan not to tell her that she knows. She tells her that Sophie is trying to make up for a lifetime of being selfish. Susan goes to see her mother, who is packing in her hotel room. She apologizes for her behavior and explains that she is not worried about her future. She adds that having a health scare reminds you of the important things in life. Susan and Sophie exchange emotional speeches regarding how they feel about each other. Susan explains that she would like them to take a trip somewhere hot, just the two of them. Sophie agrees, adding that they will do it when she is done with her cruise. The pair hug.

Elsewhere in the episode, Bree is shocked when her reverend asks her to look after Beth. She eventually agrees, complaining that it is "spiritual blackmail". She goes to see Beth, who admits that she has never been hated before. She adds that Paul isn't a bad man, but has had a difficult life. Bree invites her over for an evening with the girls. Beth is nervous, but agrees to come. Later, Bree tells the other housewives that she has invited Beth and they are shocked. Bree points out that Beth shouldn't suffer because of the sins of her husband. Renee agrees, explaining that the housewives can feel like the mean pretty girls who don't let anyone sit at their lunch table. Bree begs them to make an effort but is interrupted by the doorbell. When she answers, she is handed some flowers by a delivery man. The delivery man enters the house to set them down. Bree realizes that there is no card, but assumes they are from Keith. She hands the delivery man a tip and he leaves, as Beth arrives. Beth is still nervous about the evening but Bree promises they will have a wonderful time. However, the evening soon becomes awkward as the other housewives refuse to talk to Beth. Bree asks them all to help her in the kitchen and complains that they aren't making an effort. She reminds them that the last person who was married to Paul Young - Mary-Alice - was a woman in pain and they ignored her. The women agree and, when they return, are much friendlier to Beth. However, Beth suddenly discovers a gun under her cushion. Bree explains that she keeps her weapons in a locker and is shocked to see that it is a .38 calibre gun. Beth points out that Paul was shot with a .38 calibre weapon and accuses the other housewives, pointing out that it is "convenient" that a gun which may have been used to shoot Paul was under her cushion and now has her fingerprints on it. Gaby points out that she was sitting in Beth's seat before and didn't feel a gun, while Susan says that she knows Beth has weapons because she planted a gun on her on Halloween. Beth complains that they are all trying to set her up and leaves, announcing that she is going to call the police. That night, as Bree lies in bed, she is furious about "falling for Beth's act". Keith comforts her and Bree thanks him for the flowers he sent her. Keith admits that he didn't send the flowers and Bree wonders where they came from.

The episode ends with the flower delivery man walking down the street. He arrives home and takes off a wig, fake mustache and other pieces of disguise. As he looks into the mirror, it emerges that it is Zach Young.


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