Laura reveals a sexual transgression. When Dr. Weston challenges Laura's reason for her actions Laura confides a secret she'd been withholding for nearly a year.
An intense Navy pilot (Blair Underwood) puts Paul's credentials to the test, while recounting the unfortunate events in Iraq that drove him to therapy.
A precocious young gymnast (Mia Wasikowska) asks Paul to render his 'professional opinion' on an insurance report detailing the girl's recent, suspicious accident.
A bickering husband and wife (Josh Charles and Embeth Davidtz) corner Paul on the issue they've spent the last three weeks debating: whether or not she should have an abortion.
Laura is late for her session which Dr. Weston interprets and a deliberate expression of anger. On leaving Laura meets Alex, another of Dr. Weston's patients.