After a ten month silence, Joe hears from Helen in New York City. When Helen fishes around about their relationship, he can't bring himself to tell her about his new girlfriend, Gail. Joe and Brian travel to New York, so Joe can tell Helen in person about Gail, but the two find Helen working as a waitress in a strip joint. Intent on getting Helen to leave New York and return to Nantucket, Joe doesn't mention Gail. Shortly following their return to the island, Gail surprises them. After a screaming match and feeling hurt and betrayed, Helen drives her jeep through Joe's office.