Robin wonders how Barney will react when James reveals that he is getting divorced; Marshall tries to get to New York in time for the wedding.

Everyone's lives on Wisteria Lane are forever changed when Carolyn Bigsby holds shoppers hostage at a local supermarket; Gabrielle and Carlos finish dividing their assets.

Phoebe brings her annoyingly upbeat boyfriend to Mr and Mrs Geller's 35th wedding anniversary party. Meanwhile, Ross is astounded when his parents ask him and the pregnant Rachel to pretend to be married, in order to avoid a potential scandal.

Kitty Walker returns home to California after having been estranged from her mother for three years, and William Walker brings Sarah into the family business.

Dorothy, Rose and Blanche seek professional help when living with one another becomes unbearable.

Jimmy plans a birthday party for Edie at his restaurant after he misses her celebration. Sara's brother confronts Jimmy.

April's resolve to battle her situation wanes as her chemotherapy treatments begin to take a toll. Dominic returns to find that April has changed.