Abby tells Shelley about her concerns regarding Monica and Sam. Shelley points out that Monica looks like Abby and that Sam is likely to be emotionally influenced by Monica’s pregnancy with his child. She also observes that Monica has access to make changes to Abby’s calendar. Shelley suggests that Abby should check Sam’s cell phone for incriminating evidence.

That evening, Sam receives a text from Monica revealing the baby’s gender. Abby reminds Sam that they agreed to wait until the birth to find out. However, since Sam now knows, she asks him to share the information. He excitedly reveals that the baby is a boy.

Abby is uncharacteristically nervous about her presentation to the Cuddles executives. Jed Cofield greets her enthusiastically but is not flirtatious. When Monica enters the conference room with sandwiches, wearing a red low-cut blouse, she gains the attention of all the men. Although she is six months pregnant, Monica successfully conceals her baby bump with carefully chosen outfits.

When Abby displays the new Cuddles website, Jed points out that she has not made the changes he requested. Abby realizes that he is right, and the image on the screen includes a baby that Jed vetoed as “ugly.” Monica has to assist Abby in finding the amended version. When Jed complains that the slogan is “clunky,” Abby struggles to think of the alternatives she came up with. Monica suggests, “Cuddles Baby Food—because your baby deserves the best” (138). Although Monica clarifies that the slogan is Abby’s, Jed enthusiastically responds as if Monica came up with the idea. Denise describes Monica as one of the company’s “rising stars.”

After the meeting, Denise reprimands Abby for her mistake. Monica is invited to join a discussion with Jed while Denise instructs Abby to clean up the coffee cups in the conference room.

Abby is suffering from insomnia. Sam wakes up as she paces the bedroom and suggests that she needs sleeping pills. Abby proposes that sex might help her relax. However, Sam states that he has an early lecture the next day. It is the first time he has ever declined sex with Abby. When Sam falls asleep, Abby stares at his cell phone, resisting the temptation to check it.

Abby notes that Monica’s hospital appointments always seem to be scheduled when Sam is free but that her own work commitments prevent her from attending. However, when Monica is seven months pregnant, Abby and Sam drive to a pregnancy check together. They discuss potential names for the baby, but whenever Sam makes a suggestion, Abby reveals that she once dated someone with the same name.

At the hospital, Abby is taken aback by how pregnant Monica looks. Monica hugs Sam but only waves at Abby. She places Sam’s hand on her belly so that he can feel the baby kick.

When a nurse reveals that only two people can attend the pregnancy check, Sam insists that Abby should go in. Annoyed, Monica asks Abby to stand outside while she gets undressed. Dr. Wong is surprised to see Abby again. She says that she assumed the surrogacy was no longer going ahead since Monica attended her recent appointments with her husband. Abby clarifies that Sam is her husband.

Since Monica’s pregnancy can no longer be hidden, Abby suggests that it is time for Monica to leave Stewart Advertising. However, Monica says that she has changed her mind about leaving her job, pointing out that the condition is not in their contract. She is unsympathetic when Abby points out that the surrogacy arrangement could get her into trouble at work. Abby is furious but knows that she cannot afford to upset Monica. Monica agrees to go to Human Resources with Abby and explain the situation. During their conversation, Abby notices that the roots of Monica’s jet-black hair are blond.

As Abby unsuccessfully searches for her letter opener, Denise storms into her office with the printout of an email. Abby realizes that she accidentally copied Denise into an email in which she called her boss a “bitch.” As Abby apologizes, they are joined by Sonia from Human Resources, who asks for a meeting. Monica is already waiting in the conference room and is wearing maternity clothes at work for the first time. Sonia tells Denise about the surrogacy agreement, suggesting that Abby abused her power by asking her assistant to have the baby. Monica defends Abby, admitting that the surrogacy agreement was her idea and insisting that Abby should not lose her job. Monica agrees to sign a document confirming that she was not coerced into the arrangement.

When Abby tells Sam what happened at work, he praises Monica for saving the day. Abby points out that the disclosure has further damaged her relationship with Denise and would not have been necessary if Monica had quit her job, as agreed. She suggests that Monica’s change of heart indicates that she cannot be trusted to go through with their surrogacy arrangement. Sam reassures her that Monica is focused on attending college, admitting that they discussed her plans over lunch. Sam serves up his homemade meatballs. When Abby discovers that they contain eggshells, they agree to order a pizza.

Abby receives a visit from her former assistant, Gertie. As Gertie limps into the office with homemade cookies, Abby feels a nostalgic fondness for her. Gertie says that she does not plan to return to work and implies that her broken hip occurred when someone pushed her down the stairs. Abby immediately suspects Monica.

Abby is exhausted. Although her doctor has prescribed sleeping pills, she has not taken them for a week, concerned that they will show up on the annual drug screening at work. Shelley reveals that she overheard Monica talking to coworkers about her pregnancy. She gave the impression that she was keeping the baby, claiming that she had a serious boyfriend and that they planned to call the child David. Alarmed, Abby recalls that Sam wanted to call the baby David after his late father. However, she opposed the suggestion, having once dated someone with that name.

Abby decides to contact Monica’s roommate, Chelsea, to learn more about her assistant’s state of mind. However, Chelsea’s number is no longer operational. Sam seems unconcerned when Abby reveals her worries, although he admits to telling Monica about how he wanted to call “his” baby David. Abby points out his verbal slip, stating that they will both be the baby’s parents. Sam reminds Abby that the surrogacy was her idea and that he initially opposed it. Abby corrects her husband, stating, “It was Monica’s idea” (172).