Slow Burn

Karen ist in Lebensgefahr. Sie kann sich zwar aus dem brennenden Haus retten, wird aber von ihrem Kidnapper verfolgt. Ben und Valene werden durch nächtliche Telefonanrufe aufgeschreckt.

News of Gary and Jill's affair hits the papers. Abby's furious, and has a little talk with Peter. At a debate, Peter makes it clear that Gary's personal life is not an issue. Gary and Jill resume their affair. Greg has Phil's license plate traced to an address in Dillon, CA, and drives there. Jean keeps trying to call Ben, and he keeps hanging up on her. Karen escapes the burning house. Phil sees her on the road and tries to run her down. She escapes into the woods and eventually comes across a vacant house. She breaks in, but Phil finds her. She throws a bucket of ammonia in his face and runs out back to the barn. He is breaking down the barn door when Greg shows up and stops him. Greg says he'll let him go for old times sake, as long as he goes back east and never gets involved in their lives again. Karen is confused when she hears 2 cars leave. Police tell Mac they received a tip about where Karen is. Mac and Karen run into each other's arms, and he brings her home.

Phil Harbert met le feu à la ferme où il retient Karen prisonnière. Alors que Creg part pour la délivrer, elle tente de s'échapper. Jill refuse que sa liaison avec Gary soit étalée publiquement. Abby fait du chantage à Peter.