It's a tense time for Gloria as she awaits the result of the election recount – will it go her way. But she is more than a little putout when she realises that Eric is seemingly quite happy for her to lose. It is only when Eric spells out that he is scared of losing her too, that the penny finally drops and they reassess the importance of their marriage. As the outcome of the re-count is announced, Gloria steps forward – but is it as a winner or loser? Mack is furious at Ray’s refusal to pay his bonus, but takes satisfaction from the knowledge of what he did in his and Louise’s house while they were away.