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DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES - "The People Will Hear" - In the penultimate episode leading into the two-hour finale of this landmark series, as her trial nears, Bree begins to fall for her attorney, Trip (Scott Bakula); Susan becomes concerned when Julie doubts Porter's commitment to be a hands-on father to their unborn baby; as Tom gets closer to being transferred to India for his job - thanks to Lynette - she begins to have second thoughts and tries to convince his boss to rescind the move; and the ladies are shocked about Gaby's nonchalant attitude as Bree continues to stand trial and take the fall for Carlos in the murder of Alejandro, on "Desperate Housewives," SUNDAY, MAY 6 (9:01-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/DANNY FELD)MARCIA CROSS
The People Will Hear
Season 8 | Episode 21 | Aired 05/6/12

The Scavo kids are taking the news of their dad working in India for a year really hard. Tom is, too. He realizes that he's never been away from Lynette for so long. He's really going to miss her. Lynette is thrilled to hear this so she gets Tom's boss to put the kibosh on the India trip. However, Gregg isn't happy when he realizes Lynette is hung up on another guy. He starts badmouthing her back in the office. It gets so bad that Tom ends up decking the boss-man. It was a valiant gesture, but it also cost him his job.

Jane wants to know what possible reason Tom could have had for punching his boss. She realizes it was about Lynette. She knows that he still loves her. Tom tries to explain, but Jane doesn't want to hear any of it as she walks out the door. Tom then heads over to Lynette's place. She's not alone. Lee is there helping her get out of the hideous purple bridesmaid dress that Renee picked out. It's a perfectly innocent scene, but that's not how it looks to Tom as he sees a man undressing his wife.

Gaby seems to be taking Bree's trial a little too lightly. Lynette and Susan, on the other hand, are having trouble sleeping due to worry. The three ladies meet up during a late night walk down Wisteria Lane. Susan and Lynette consider coming clean. Gaby, however, wants to stick to the plan. As for Bree, she's not sleeping either. That's why she's happy when Tripp stops by with donuts and a movie to help her relax. They watch Casablanca, in case you were wondering. As for the donuts, they looked to have a glazed nutty topping. Nice.

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  • It All Comes Down to This Bree's friends testify on her behalf, but it's her own testimony that may trip her up. The prosecution produces Bree's suicide note. It was written the same night Chuck was killed. The note speaks of remorse and guilt. Tripp lets Bree know that he did some digging to discover that the murder victim is Gaby's stepfather. He believes it's time to tell the truth even if it means betraying a friend. Gaby shows up at the courthouse to sincerely thank Bree for what she's doing. The two women hug, each of them unsure of how all this will play out.
  • DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES - "The People Will Hear" - In the penultimate episode leading into the two-hour finale of this landmark series, as her trial nears, Bree begins to fall for her attorney, Trip (Scott Bakula); Susan becomes concerned when Julie doubts Porter's commitment to be a hands-on father to their unborn baby; as Tom gets closer to being transferred to India for his job - thanks to Lynette - she begins to have second thoughts and tries to convince his boss to rescind the move; and the ladies are shocked about Gaby's nonchalant attitude as Bree continues to stand trial and take the fall for Carlos in the murder of Alejandro, on "Desperate Housewives," SUNDAY, MAY 6 (9:01-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/DANNY FELD) SCOTT BAKULA, CHRISTINA CHANG
  • DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES - "The People Will Hear" - In the penultimate episode leading into the two-hour finale of this landmark series, as her trial nears, Bree begins to fall for her attorney, Trip (Scott Bakula); Susan becomes concerned when Julie doubts Porter's commitment to be a hands-on father to their unborn baby; as Tom gets closer to being transferred to India for his job - thanks to Lynette - she begins to have second thoughts and tries to convince his boss to rescind the move; and the ladies are shocked about Gaby's nonchalant attitude as Bree continues to stand trial and take the fall for Carlos in the murder of Alejandro, on "Desperate Housewives," SUNDAY, MAY 6 (9:01-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/DANNY FELD) SCOTT BAKULA
  • DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES - "The People Will Hear" - In the penultimate episode leading into the two-hour finale of this landmark series, as her trial nears, Bree begins to fall for her attorney, Trip (Scott Bakula); Susan becomes concerned when Julie doubts Porter's commitment to be a hands-on father to their unborn baby; as Tom gets closer to being transferred to India for his job - thanks to Lynette - she begins to have second thoughts and tries to convince his boss to rescind the move; and the ladies are shocked about Gaby's nonchalant attitude as Bree continues to stand trial and take the fall for Carlos in the murder of Alejandro, on "Desperate Housewives," SUNDAY, MAY 6 (9:01-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/DANNY FELD) SCOTT BAKULA, CHRISTINA CHANG