Edward's senatorial campaign is jeopardized by Lane's story about his affair with Veronica, together with Lucille's letter of confession to Reese about daddy's other little girl. Meanwhile, Jason objects to Dean's relationship with Lane; Tom gets a third partner on the eve of the riverboat casino's grand opening.

Lane's addiction worsens after her friends' intervention; Second Chances gets a new leader; Dean gets an arrogant new partner; and Madeleine meets a new ""Reese,"" who diffuses Veronica's plot to expose Tom's past. Meanwhile, Cassie secures financing for her album, then sees Benny's true colors; and a heartbroken Dean finally gets Lane to seek help.