Episode #126

Theresa tries to worm her way out of accepting Ethan's invitation for a double date on New Year's Eve. Alistair warns his son that keeping Martin captive in the basement is a boneheaded idea which is bound to backfire. Sheridan falls into a reverie about her stormy relationship with Luis and how it seems to be evolving into something warm and wonderful. Meanwhile, Hank encourages Luis to start spending more time with Beth because they're perfect for one another. Julian prevents Pilar from stumbling over Martin just in the nick of time, then informs his housekeeper that the basement is off limits to the entire domestic staff until further notice. Luis is unable to summon up much enthusiasm when Hank lays out his plan for wooing and winning Sheridan's heart. Ethan persuades his favorite aunt to join him and his guests on December 31st. When Ethan suggests that she invite the man she would most like to kiss at the stroke of midnight, Sheridan blushes to realize that her mind immediately flitted to Luis. Whitney prods a distraught Theresa to confess everything to Ethan and be done with it. Sheridan is flustered when Hank eagerly accepts the invitation she meant for Luis.