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At the courthouse Bree and Gaby embraced as friends, each perhaps wondering if it might be the last time.What do you think will happen at the trial?
The People Will Hear
Season 8 | Episode 21 | Aired 05/6/12

The prosecution paints an unflattering picture of Bree as the trial begins. It's nothing compared to what's going on in the court of public opinion. Gaby overhears two ladies gossiping about Bree at the supermarket. She tries to defend her friend, but it's a futile effort. People have already made up their minds about Bree. Gaby further realizes how bad the situation is after an incident at home with her kids.

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 in what's sure to be an amazing, unpredictable, can't-wait-to-see-it Series Finale!

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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