Desperate Housewives (season 3) portrays the deceased Mary Alice Young, as she observes from beyond the grave, the lives of the Wisteria Lane residents and her former best friends. Susan Mayer, portrayed by Teri Hatcher, is a divorcée and single mother, who is in a continuous search for a stable relationship. Felicity Huffman portrayed Lynette Scavo, devoted wife and mother of four, in desperate need to get some time for herself. Marcia Cross portrayed Bree Hodge, widower and mother of two, struggling to be perfect in every aspect. Former model Gabrielle Solis, portrayed by Eva Longoria, has to deal with her upcoming motherhood and
It Takes Two (Desperate Housewives) Monique", which means "I miss you, Monique" in French, revealing that it's a woman named Monique and Orson knew her. Although credited, Andrew Van De Kamp (Shawn Pyfrom), Preston Scavo (Brent Kinsman), Porter Scavo (Shane Kinsman), and Parker Scavo (Zane Huett) do not appear in this episode. Josh Henderson joins the cast as Austin McCann. It Takes Two (Desperate Housewives) "It Takes Two" is the 49th episode of the ABC television series, "Desperate Housewives". It was also the second episode of the show's third season. The episode was written by Kevin Murphy and Jenna Bans and directed by David Grossman.