Thomas and Rodrigo, each with divorce papers in hand, have not only to decide whether to sign, but have to deal with respective issues with their wife, ex-wife or soon to be ex-wife, one specifically about the reason for the want for the divorce. In the process, Thomas may be able to put to bed once and for all one chapter of his life not directly associated with Claire. Rodrigo concurrently must still deal with his ailments, real or imagined, the effects of the curse. At an unexpected funeral associated to the orchestra, the management and union both cannot help but strategize about their next steps in the negotiations, the current stage being management considering the union's latest counter-proposal. The strategizing takes into account Craig G's actions under Edward's directive, that plan which comes to public light. Upon discovering a previously unknown connection between one of the musicians and a board members, Nina decides they need to use that connection to send in a mole of sorts to find out how the board is leaning toward the proposal, they only knowing that Edward will be voting against it, and that Gloria will probably vote in favor of it.
—Huggo