Alone with Tony, Carmela passionately expresses her love for him. Meadow reads him a translation of the poem "Pater Noster" by Jacques Prévert. Meanwhile, A.J. becomes increasingly withdrawn and avoids Tony's hospital room, claiming to have a stomach flu. He admits to Meadow that he is embarrassed and angered by the actions of his family. He finally gathers enough courage to talk to his comatose father when they are alone. Before leaving, A.J. vows to kill Junior. Afterwards, he admits to Carmela that he flunked junior college. She looks at him in stunned disbelief but holds in her anger and sends him away.