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Geoffrey Mathers finishes up his talk with Frank Sweeney and the latter departs from the office. Gabrielle is quick to thank Mathers for stepping in to help her out. "It was nothing," Geoffrey says, "Carlos has done a lot for me over the years. Is he OK?" Like before when talking to the secetary, Gaby lies and tells Geoffrey that Carlos is suffering from flu. Geoffrey says that is strange, Carlos ''always'' comes in to meet with Frank Sweeney, not even the flu would keep him away. Gaby ignores him and picks up her purse from the table. Geoffrey can see she is lying and sits beside and explains that when he first joined the company, Carlos was like a second father to him and thus wants to know what is going on. Gaby spills - "He's been going through a rough time, and he started drinking...a lot. So he's going to be staying home for the next week or two, trying to pull himself together." Geoffrey listens with an understanding face. He tells Gaby to go home and look after her husband and leave him to handle the business. Gaby thanks him, jokes about giving Geoffrey a raise, and leaves. |
Geoffrey Mathers finishes up his talk with Frank Sweeney and the latter departs from the office. Gabrielle is quick to thank Mathers for stepping in to help her out. "It was nothing," Geoffrey says, "Carlos has done a lot for me over the years. Is he OK?" Like before when talking to the secetary, Gaby lies and tells Geoffrey that Carlos is suffering from flu. Geoffrey says that is strange, Carlos ''always'' comes in to meet with Frank Sweeney, not even the flu would keep him away. Gaby ignores him and picks up her purse from the table. Geoffrey can see she is lying and sits beside and explains that when he first joined the company, Carlos was like a second father to him and thus wants to know what is going on. Gaby spills - "He's been going through a rough time, and he started drinking...a lot. So he's going to be staying home for the next week or two, trying to pull himself together." Geoffrey listens with an understanding face. He tells Gaby to go home and look after her husband and leave him to handle the business. Gaby thanks him, jokes about giving Geoffrey a raise, and leaves. |
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"Suspicion Song" is the 165th episode of Desperate Housewives.
Summary
Detective Chuck Vance begins harassing Bree as his suspicions about her involvement in the disappearance of Alejandro grow. After using the murder of Gabrielle's stepfather as inspiration for her art school projects, Susan must find a way to graciously decline art school teacher Andre's invitation to display and sell her paintings at a gallery showing. When Carlos's drinking gets in the way of his ability to work, his wife goes to the office in an effort to save his business from losing a multi-million dollar account. Meanwhile, on the occasion of their 22-year anniversary, Lynette comes up with a plan to try to salvage her marriage to Tom.
Plot
Previously on Desperate Housewives
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Detective Vance got aggressive. But Ben came to the rescue. And Mike got rid of the body. But so many secrets led to a falling out. And Susan expressed her anger the only way she knew how.
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- Chuck Vance threatens Bree with a photo of a 'missing person' - Alejandro. ("Always in Control")
- Ben, in turn, violently pushes Chuck aside. And later tells Bree that he'll get rid of the body. ("Always in Control")
- Mike Delfino, on Ben's orders, buries the body underneath the new housing development. ("Always in Control")
- Susan and Lynette both find out about the blackmail note Bree received and don't take it lightly. ("Always in Control")
- Susan subsequently takes out her anger by painting...the events of the night that Alejandro was buried. ("Always in Control")
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There is nothing more peaceful than the sounds of Wisteria Lane at night...
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It is nighttime on Wisteria Lane. All is peaceful. Bree Van de Kamp is sleeping snugly in her bed.
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...Whether it's the murmur of a neighbor's television...
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Outside 4356 Wisteria Lane, a television can be heard murmuring noisily and the light from the screen dances across the windows.
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...The hum of the street lamps...
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The street lamp outside 4358 Wisteria Lane hums softly.
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...Or the songs of the night-birds...
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Suspended in a large tree in front of 4355 Wisteria Lane, a bird-house hangs still. The sound of night-birds echoes around the street.
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...Wisteria Lane is so peaceful, that even the slightest disturbance...
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Back in Bree's bedroom, she continues to sleep tightly. Suddenly, we hear a loud thud! - Bree's eyes open quickly and she gasps as she jumps out of bed.
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...Can be very alarming.
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She pulls the bedside telephone to her ear after calling 911 and asks for the police to come. She hangs up. After, she yanks open a nearby draw and pulls out a personal firearm. Bree subsequently opens her bedroom door and makes her way down the dark corridor towards the stairs. The gun tightly in her palms, Bree prances down the stairs and aims it at the intruder standing at the front door. The figure switches on a lamp beside the door and turns around - it's Chuck Vance. "Hello Bree," the detective says happily. Bree asks why Chuck is here and says that she could've shot him. Chuck explains that he got her 911 call over the radio and, when he arrived, her front door was open. "I'm just going to have a look around," Chuck says calmly to his ex-girlfriend, "If you don't mind putting the gun in your pocket while I do." Bree does so as Chuck walks away to look around her house.
Later, Chuck has finished looking around. The two walk through the dinning room back into the lounge and Chuck asks what Bree heard. "A loud bang," Bree begins, "And then some footsteps...like someone had forced their way in." Chuck walks over to some nearby windows and asks if she didn't just leave the door open. Bree is positive that she locked it. Chuck suggests that it might have been just a drifter who was looking for some cash. Bree explains that they rarely get any drifters around here - Chuck reminds her of the man (Alejandro) who they saw on the night of the dinner party. Bree pretends she doesn't recall ever seeing the man. "Funny," Chuck says smiling, "The things we remember. And the things we don't." Bree asks if she is being interrogated and Chuck quickly dismisses this and calls her a victim. Bree asks what he means and Chuck explains that someone is trying to send her a message because they think she is hiding something or are trying to rattle her, hoping she'll slip up. "Or maybe," Chuck says coldly, "They just don't want you to feel safe in your own home." The two give each other long threatening gazes before Chuck glides away towards the front door.
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Yes, there's nothing more peaceful than a night on Wisteria Lane...
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Bree remains motionless, stricken with fear, in her own living room. She pulls her dressing gown tighter around her body. Chuck turns around in the doorway and adds, "I wouldn't lose any sleep over this, Bree. I'll be keeping an eye on you." Chuck leaves, slamming the door behind him. Bree looks petrified.
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...Until someone comes along and disturbs the peace.
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Act I
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In a stressful world, we can all be forgiven for having a few weaknesses. Some of us are lured by a sweet treat...
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It's daytime on Wisteria Lane. A woman is jogging down the street. She passes an ice-cream man, but despite temptation, she carries on past the vendor. However, moments later, she returns and buys a frozen dessert.
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...Others buy a sad face...
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A young girl is sat at a lemonade stall with an upset look on her face. She hasn't sold any lemonade. A businessman returning from work spots her and purchases a drink to put the young girl out of her misery.
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...And still others by the pull of a great novel.
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A beautiful young woman is sat on a bench in Wisteria Lane Park quietly reading a novel in peace. Two elderly men walk pass her. Then, one of the men (clearly taking a fancy to the woman) approaches the woman and starts to converse about the book she is reading.
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But Gabrielle Solis was about to discover that some weaknesses aren't so easy to forgive.
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A man is standing outside the house of Gabrielle Solis. She opens the door to him and it is revealed that he is a taxi driver - and he has something that belongs to Gaby in the back of his cab, Carlos. Gaby asks the driver if Carlos is drunk, to which the driver replies, "Unless he throws up in cabs when he's sober." Gabrielle sighs, apologizes and hands over a wad of cash to the driver. In the cab, Carlos is starting to come around.
Gaby has Carlos sat at the kitchen table. She places down a large bowl, which Gaby describes as a 'Mexican Hang-over cure.' She pours him a glass of water and places it beside him and Carlos apologizes for all he's put her through. Carlos admits that he thought it would all get better after Ben took the body of their hands, but it isn't. Gaby suggests Carlos get some help and tells him that rehab sounds like a good option. Carlos is determined not to go to rehab as he has to run his company otherwise it will all fall apart. Gaby manages to convince him to take a break but Carlos has to sign a payroll today and refuses to take Gaby's advice and stay home. Gaby says she'll go in and sign the payroll...after all, she's forged her husband's signature plenty of times to get credit cards!
At Andre Zeller's art studio, a class is in session. Andre tells the class that he is going to introduce his art dealer and owner of a local art gallery, Felix Bergman. He pulls back a sliding door and in steps a small, grey haired man smartly dressed in a bow-tie and blazer. "I smell mediocrity," Felix Bergman says slowly, as he looks around the classroom at the students. Susan turns to her fellow classmate, Amy, and adds, "Oh no, it's like someone left Andre in the drier too long." Amy tells her to be quiet and they both return their attention to the class. Andre explains that Felix is visiting to give his honest feedback on everyone's work and to teach them the business of art. Felix arrives at the first student's easel and asks for the artist's explanation of the painting. "A celebration of the female nude," the young student replies. Bergman holds his fingers to his chin before adding, "This is why I don't sleep with woman. It's repulsive!" The student tries to rephrase his explanation but Bergman rudely walks away. Bergman approaches Amy's easel and arrogantly calls her work horrible. Andre tries to stick up for Amy (Bergman catches on that Andre is sleeping with her) and picks up the painting and places it in the trash can behind them. Amy looks at the art critic in horror. Felix Bergman then makes his way over to Susan. Before he can even judge her painting, Susan begins to insult the critic for how harsh he is being on everyone. Bergman walks away to look at several of Susan's paintings leaning against the wall behind her - he is admiring the paintings Susan has done of the night Alejandro was murdered. Andre tells Susan that if she is to become a professional artist, she needs to develop a thicker skin to take the criticism people will give her. "Did you paint this?," Bergman says excitedly behind them. Susan gets off her stool and turns around to face the critic, "Yes I did," Susan exclaims, "And I have no interest in hearing what you think of it." Bergman continues to eye up the artwork as Andre and Susan watch him. "Well," the critic begins, "That's too bad because I think it's brilliant." Susan and Andre are both confused. Bergman says that it's original, dark and brooding and tells a story. Bergman turns to Andre and adds, "Congratulations Andre, I do believe you've struck artist."
Meanwhile, at 4362 Wisteria Lane, Renee Perry and Lynette Scavo are showing Cindy, a local mother and PTA member, their interior designs for her home. The group agree on a design and Renee asks for a $5,000 deposit - Cindy pulls out her cheque book. Cindy asks what the date is, to which Renee informs her that it's the 13th. Lynette announces that it's her wedding anniversary - she's been married 22 years. "Congratulations," Cindy exclaims, "What is that? Copper, Brass?" Lynette stares at Cindy before replying, "Separation." Cindy apologizes but explains that she saw her ring. "Yeah," Lynette says calmly, "Still wearing it. Even though we're hanging on by a thread." Renee interrupts the two of them and asks politely for Cindy to sign the cheque. Lynette begins reminiscing about what her mother told her - it's bad luck to get married on the 13th. Cindy tells Lynette not to give up as her and her husband, Franklin, almost split up two years ago, but they got through it. Lynette is interested. Renee butts in and tells Cindy to sign the cheque. Later, Lynette is sitting quietly on the sofa and asks Renee if she's fought for her marriage enough. Renee tells Lynette that she knew the time was right to call it quits. "That's just it," Lynette explains, "I'm taking 'no' for an answer." Renee says that Lynette and Tom tried to make it work but couldn't, now he's moved on, and that she needs to do the same.
Bree knocks on Gabrielle's door. Gaby answers the knock and Bree asks if her friend has a moment - she needs someone to talk to - Susan and Lynette are ignoring her. Reluctantly, Gaby beckons her in. "How did things get so bad so quickly?," Bree asks, as Gaby pours her a cup of coffee. Bree admits that she feels as if she's lost the life she once led, first her family and now her friends. Gaby says that Susan and Lynette will cool off once they realize they're all in the clear. Bree says they're not in the clear yet as Chuck paid her a visit yesterday. Gaby begins to question her friend on what Chuck wanted, before Carlos enters - Bree's face looks horrified. Carlos asks for some aspirin which his wife gives him quickly and he leaves. Bree says that she thought Carlos had stopped drinking. "Me too," Gabrielle replies unhappily, "He keeps saying it's work but I know it's still the guilt eating away at him." Bree listens thoughtfully. Gaby says that she doesn't understand how drinking helps. And Bree says that when you're an addict, alcohol can seem like your only friend. Gaby acknowledges this and says that she is thankful this whole ordeal is over. Bree agrees and dismisses herself. Gaby stops her and asks what Chuck wanted. Bree lies and tells her that Chuck asked to get back together again. Gaby tells Bree that they will always be friends because Bree is her rock. Bree smiles and leaves the kitchen.
Act II
Gaby arrives at Carlos' office. She spots Marilyn, Carlos' secretary, frantically pushing buttons a telephone trying to get a hold of someone. Going by her actions...with no luck. She's trying to contact Carlos. Gaby announces she's here to sign the pay-roll. Marilyn exclaims that she isn't bothered about the pay-roll. She's bothered that Frank Sweeney, one of the company's biggest clients, is on his way here and did not sound happy. In desperation, Marilyn picks up the phone and begins to dial again and adds, "I'm going to try Carlos again!" Gaby takes the receicver from the secretary's hand and places it down. She lies and tells the worker that Carlos is home with the flu and that she can take care of everything. She undoes a few buttons on her blouse and shows off more cleavage and says, "I know I'm taking woman's lib back 20 years, but I can do this."
Later, Frank Sweeney has arrived at the business and is waiting in Carlos' office. Gaby enters, blouse still partially undone, and flirtatiously asks when the two of them last saw each other. She explains that it was at the Christmas party - she turns around, sticks her behind out, and wiggles it while singing the lyrics to "Jingle Bells." Frank is not amused and asks when Carlos will be in. Gabrielle continues to be flirtatious until Frank gets up angrily and announces his displeasure. Just then, a knock is heard on the office door and Geoffrey Mathers enters and introduces himself. He explains that he can offer Frank assistance with his money issues - the two sit down as Gabrielle moves to the side and sighs.
Back at Andre's studio, Susan is about to leave for home. She purposefully tries to annoy Andre because Felix liked her art-work and succeeds. Just then, Felix walks over and announces how excited he is about Susan's art and admits that he wants to put it on display in his gallery for the public to see. Naturally, due to the painting's subject matter, Susan is against this. Susan leaves the studio. Bergman's mouth hangs open and he utters, "Artist."
Geoffrey Mathers finishes up his talk with Frank Sweeney and the latter departs from the office. Gabrielle is quick to thank Mathers for stepping in to help her out. "It was nothing," Geoffrey says, "Carlos has done a lot for me over the years. Is he OK?" Like before when talking to the secetary, Gaby lies and tells Geoffrey that Carlos is suffering from flu. Geoffrey says that is strange, Carlos always comes in to meet with Frank Sweeney, not even the flu would keep him away. Gaby ignores him and picks up her purse from the table. Geoffrey can see she is lying and sits beside and explains that when he first joined the company, Carlos was like a second father to him and thus wants to know what is going on. Gaby spills - "He's been going through a rough time, and he started drinking...a lot. So he's going to be staying home for the next week or two, trying to pull himself together." Geoffrey listens with an understanding face. He tells Gaby to go home and look after her husband and leave him to handle the business. Gaby thanks him, jokes about giving Geoffrey a raise, and leaves.
Meanwhile, Lynette is folding the laundry, when she hears two knocks on the door. She opens it and a bouquet of beautiful flowers are thrust into her face. They are from Tom - to congratulate their wedding anniversary. Penny approaches her mother and asks who sent the flowers. "Um," Lynette murmurs, "Just your Aunt Renee." Penny says that that was nice, to which Lynette replies, "Yeah, a little unexpected, but very very nice." She kisses her daughter on the forehead and then looks at the card hanging from the flowers thoughtfully.
Act III
Act IV
Act V
Act VI
Production
This episode was written by David Schladweiler, a member of the series' production staff, and marked his fifth writing credit with the series. It was the first episode to be directed by Jennifer Getzinger.
Reception
According to Nielsen ratings, "Suspicion Song" was watched by 9.22 million viewers, scoring a 6.2/9 in households, and holding a 3.0 rating in the key 18-49 demo. The episode was competing against Sunday Night Football on NBC, which averaged 20.92 million viewers and a 12.9 rating/20 share, The Good Wife on CBS, which was watched by 10.24 million viewers but held a 2.0 rating, and Family Guy on Fox which was watched by 6.01 million viewers and held 3.1/7 rating in the 18-49 demographic.[1][2][3]
The overall reception of the episode was positive. Catriona Wightman, reviewer for Digital Spy, commented that "Things are finally starting to kick up a gear in Wisteria Lane (...)", and commended the evolution of the Jonathan Cake's character and his portrayal of the role. However, she isn't too keen on the separation, adding "I get that all of the Housewives have fallen out at the moment, but I do think the show is strongest when it's a genuine ensemble with intertwining storylines. We need to get these women back together." [4] Joe Drake, of TVology, also commented on the episode, despite making the mistake of referring to it as "Putting it Together", which is the title of the subsequent episode, and going so far as adorning the article with a promotional picture taken from that episode. The conclusion to his review read: "SumOlogy: A pretty solid episode of DH. THe plot is getting more and more interesting. It is still questionable as to how this whole dead body thing is going to unravel. Grade: 7/10". He commended Felicity Huffman's acting, but added that Susan still annoys him, claiming afterwards to not have a problem with Teri Hatcher.[5]
Viewers' reviews were also mostly positive (with words like "lovely", "good" and "great" being used to describe the episode). However, the general consensus is that "Always in Control" was a better and more surprising episode.[6]
Trivia
- The title of this episode comes from the title of an unproduced song from the Stephen Sondheim musical The Race to Urga, based on the Bertolt Brecht play The Exception and the Rule.
- The song "Liar, Liar", by Rachel Barror, was used in the original ABC promotional trailer for this episode.[7][8]
Bloopers and continuity errors
- When awoken by the sound of someone breaking into her home, Bree dials 911 and tells the police she lives at 4355 Wisteria Lane. This is the Scavo residence and thus incorrect. She lives at 4354 Wisteria Lane.
Episode connections
- Bree begins to drink again. She is an alcoholic. ("Thank You So Much")
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Gallery
Gallery of photographic stills released to promote the episode.
References