Georgia Lyman

Colin helps Michael and Eileen cope with the death of a friend, Freddie tries to avoid war with the Italians and Tommy helps the Speaker of the House.

Tommy outmaneuvers a US attorney, Michael tries to re-establish his territory with Freddie and Declan must investigate.

A fire in an abandoned mill kills several Latino squatters and a firefighter causes political fallout for Tommy. Meanwhile, Colin begins drinking heavily because of a love triangle, and Declan's investigation bears fruit and is expanded.

Michael convinces Tommy to help a local theatre; Eileen confesses to Mary Kate; Rose takes a new job.

Unhappy being the speaker's lackey, Tommy explores the possibility of leaving politics, Rose's birthday party attracts both of her feuding sons, and Declan is offered an opportunity to investigate government corruption.

Tommy turns to his sister for help on his re-election campaign and Tommy and Michael's estranged cousin returns to Providence.