Holy Strokes

Nach der Einnahme der von Sydney heimlich verabreichten Tranquilizer hat Jane einen Schlaganfall erlitten und ist nun halbseitig gelähmt. Sydney beichtet Kimberly, was sie getan hat, betont aber, dass sie nicht gewusst habe, welche Wirkung die Drogen haben. Kimberly schlägt vor, solle den Verdacht von sich ablenken, indem sie ihre Schwester pflege. Also zieht Jane zu Sydney und Michael in das Strandhaus. Brooke zitiert unterdessen Billy ins Krankenhaus und versucht ihm weis zu machen, sie habe eine Fehlgeburt gehabt...

Jane has suffered a stroke, and is left paralyzed on one side. Sydney insists that she did not realize the pills would cause this reaction. Kimberly suggests that Syd dodge suspicion by becoming Jane's caretaker. Jane moves into the beach house. Brooke asks Billy to meet her at the hospital, and says that she has suffered a miscarriage. She pushes Billy to get her pregnant ""again,"" as she can only gain access to Hayley's money through a child. Billy learns the truth from Brooke's doctor, and declares that the marriage is over. Bobby convinces Amanda, Peter and Alison to join him for a weekend in Palm Springs. Billy drives down to talk with Alison, who decides to leave early. Bobby declares his love for Amanda. They kiss at midnight on New Year's Eve, as Peter secretly looks on. Bobby settles a malpractice suit for Peter. Matt stops Alan from moving to New York by asking him to move in with him. Billy arrives home to discover that Brooke has slashed her wrists.

Toujours à l'hôpital, Jane récupère. Mais elle est paralysée des jambes et doit entamer de longues séances de rééducation. Peter, Amanda, Alison et Bobby vont à Palm Springs pour le week-end. Mais Peter et Bobby ne s'entendent pas du tout...