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Digging Up ... Elephants?

In prison, Erica presents her plans to the inmates. As they are talking, Carmen hears raised voices. Outside the prison a protest is going on. "Freedom for Erica," the protesters chant! As the women watch, R&B group B5 begins to perform! The inmates begin dancing, enjoying the show. After the show, Erica is called into the warden's office. She goes over Erica's plans and then questions her about bringing Jack and Samuel in on the plans. Annoyed, the warden asks where Erica gets off saying she isn't doing a good job! She tells Erica that there have been more threats and that she is going to be kept in solitary confinement for her own safety!

Burning Down the House!

In the waiting area of the prison, Carmen warns Erica that the women will be mad if she doesn't come through. Just then both Jack and Samuel arrive. Carmen instantly falls under Samuel's charm; Erica tells the men about her plans for rehabilitation, counseling and job-training programs for the inmates. Jack and Samuel are blown away. She asks Sam to spearhead the training programs and then asks Jack to take on Carmen's appeal! Sam reminds her that this won't be a quick change with fast results but she plods ahead. Samuel is called away. Jack asks about the inmates and Carmen tells him about the note. Erica insists no one will hurt her but Jack isn't sure. Erica jabbers about Carmen until Carmen interrupts, making her focus on Jack. He agrees to help Carmen. He takes Carmen aside to talk about her case. Sam returns and asks Erica about the warden. Erica says the warden can't turn down her ideas because they are good for the inmates. Jack finishes his talk with Carmen. Samuel says he is ready to move forward if he is.

More Lies and A Blessing!

Carmen and Erica are back in the laundry room, talking about her plans to get training for the other inmates. Carmen tells her to shut up! She says she can't concentrate on the other inmates because she has been without a man for so long. Erica can't believe her; Carmen brings up Jack, saying Erica still has a man in her life so she can't understand. She says that her romance with Jack is over and begins telling Carmen about their romance. She describes their wedding and the simplicity of the day for them. Carmen calls her a fool for walking away from Jack!

Erica returns to the laundry room and tells Carmen about Kendall's visit and man problems. Erica marches over to the guard and says it is urgent that she see Jack Montgomery ASAP!

Concessions...

In prison, the inmates make a few vague threats toward Erica. Their leader reaches into her pocket, unnerving Carmen. She tries to protect Erica; both feel foolish when the woman pulls a picture of her daughter from her pocket and not a weapon. She demands that Erica help her get in touch with her daughter. "You will make a way," she says. The other inmates tell Erica she has no choice but to "help" all of them! They each chime in with things they need - self-esteem, better interpersonal relationships and improved family issues. Erica can't believe that the prison doesn't offer classes for education or rehabilitation. She makes notes as the women tell her what they want to do! Erica vows to give the women a future. Sherri, the group leader, thanks her. Erica tells her to try a non-aggressive approach next time. They leave. Carmen warns Erica that the inmates might turn on her if things don't go well but Erica remains excited about her plans.

A Job Offer!

In prison, a guard brings Erica and Carmen into the laundry and tells them to get to work. Erica doesn't want to touch dirty laundry and says so but the guard won't take her guff; Carmen gets right to work. While she separates the lights from the darks, Erica says her time could be better served with another job. Carmen tells her she needs to just get along. Erica brings up Samuel. Carmen doesn't believe for a second that he'll help her. Erica believes Carmen is giving up. The more she talks the more Carmen wants to believe her. Carmen says she can't meet with Samuel. She is worried that another inmate will notice her new high-powered attorney, get jealous and make things bad for her inside. She warns Erica to watch out, too. Erica says she isn't going to change who she is to appease any prison bullies! She mentions a threatening note she received, worrying Carmen. Erica says everything is okay because she sent the note to the warden. "That note meant something," Carmen says. Erica says during her other incarcerations she had no trouble with gangs or bullies. Carmen warns her to watch out. Just then four tough looking ladies come in, asking if she got their message!

Here's Your Cake - Now Get Out!

At the prison, Kendall goes on and on about how terrible things must have been for Erica while she was Carmen's hostage. Erica sets her straight. Kendall wonders why Erica is so sympathetic to Carmen but it makes her feel better; she changes the subject and tells Erica that she is going to tell Zach the truth about Aidan. Erica tries to change her mind but Kendall is certain that she must tell Zach the truth or her marriage is over. Erica says unloading her guilt on Zach could ruin her life. "It's selfish," she says and tells Kendall to live - quietly! - with her mistakes. Kendall doesn't believe Erica. A guard arrives and tells Erica it is time to go. She returns to her cell where Carmen is waiting. She asks if Erica told Kendall about the new book ideas. Upset and worried, Erica says there was no time. Carmen realizes she isn't herself and asks if she can help.

Birthday Memories...

Jack arrives at the prison to see Erica. She asks how things are going and he says she is in for a long haul. The guard brings in Carmen; she tells him about her past. Jack agrees to help her. The guard returns. Jack doesn't want to leave but Erica says she'll be fine. They touch hands through the wire and then Jack leaves. Erica catches up with Carmen in the hall. When they get back to the holding area, another inmate asks for Erica's autograph. Carmen says this is how she knows they won't be friends forever - because Erica is on a different level than she will be. Erica says she isn't going to give up on freeing Carmen. She doesn't believe Erica. The guard returns and takes Erica back to the meeting room. Kendall is there and is once again in panic mode. Erica says if Kendall doesn't stop freaking out she'll go back to her cell and not come out for six months!

They're Going To Jail!

Louisa and Mondo see the smoke from Erica's tape recorder. Louisa grabs it out of Erica's bra and throws it to the floor; she tells Mondo they need to kill Carmen and Erica! They begin messing up Louisa's apartment to make it look like there was a struggle. Erica tries convincing them that the tape recorder was only for show purposes. Carmen turns to Mondo and tries to romance the gun away from him. He weakens and she slugs him! Erica jumps on Louisa to keep her from shooting Carmen. Just then Jack and Zach burst through the door with several Chicago cops! Erica tells the cops to listen to the tape but it is destroyed. Carmen tries to get Mondo to tell the truth but he won't even admit he knows her. Erica turns to Jack and asks how they can help Carmen put Mondo and Louisa in jail. As they talk, Zach realizes that a computer in the home has another person's name on it. He gives it to the police who agree to investigate them for burglary. Zach brings up the guns and Mondo's parole. Mondo is going back in the clink! After the cops lead Mondo and Louisa away Erica thanks Jack for rescuing her. He tells her to stop taking so many chances. She kisses him and then leaves with the other officers and Carmen. Carmen turns to Erica and says she wants the kind of love that Erica has with Jack!

A Little Comic Relief!

Erica turns to Carmen, who is flirting with Mondo, and tells her to get back with the plan. Louisa waves the gun around and tells them to be quiet. Erica tells Carmen it's time to tell them the truth about why they are really there. Louisa sits down as Erica tells her about the television show. She offers to make Louisa and Mondo reality television stars! Erica explains that they can use fake names and that she won't cause problems for them. Louisa agrees to do it and tells her about the troubles of being a single mom with not enough money. She says that she and Mondo began stealing because they couldn't make ends meet any other way. She says they brought Carmen in to be the fall guy in the bank robbery - their first really big job! Carmen notices that Erica's tape recorder is smoking and interrupts. Erica looks down and tries to cover the smoke with her hand.