Cal and his students plan a weekend entitled, "Hooverville" where the student will feel how it was like to live during the depression. Dorothy tries to get Martin to talk with her so that she can ask him for a divorce. While the students are setting up Burt and Lisa have a fight. John tries to be civil with Ann. Holly and Teddy worry about their parents affair. While John is driving he suffers a massive stroke and is rushed to the hospital. Nathan and Dorothy are enjoying a romantic evening at Nathan's getaway retreat. Lisa goes to visit and flirt with Mark. Burt stops at the dinner and tells Lucy his troubles and they come close to kissing. Lucy says it would be a mistake. Dr. Loy, who is treating Martin is unable to get a hold of Dorothy, but reaches Holly. Holly and Teddy rush to the hospital. Dr. Loy tells them that Dorothy must be notified because it is very serious with Martin. Teddy goes to Nathan's retreat and walks in on Nathan and Dorothy and tells them what has happened to Martin. Dorothy leaves and gives Nathan a difficult look.
—Sudsluva