The narrative of Episode 10 of "Grosse Pointe Garden Society" unfolds with a glimpse into the future, where attendees gather for the lavish affair known as Monaco under the Stars. A curious sight greets the guests—an array of black Cadillacs arriving, Birdie among them. This proliferation of identical vehicles complicates the task of identifying the spy lurking within the garden society's ranks.
Intriguingly, Misty too finds herself part of this scene, albeit in a less glamorous role as a chauffeur. As for Birdie, her illness stems from a more profound revelation: she is expecting a child, and the father is none other than Joel. Misty is privy to this secret as well.
Switching to the present timeline, one month prior to the murder, Misty drops a bombshell—Ford has secured a scholarship to Albion College. This new development signifies that Birdie's influence is no longer required. Indeed, Misty is intent on severing all ties between Birdie and Ford, a notion that Birdie fiercely opposes.
Defying Misty's directives, Birdie persists in visiting Ford, presenting him with a heartfelt gift: a baseball glove once owned by his father. However, her exertions catch up with her, leading to a fainting spell. In the future timeline, we know the true cause of her weakness—her pregnancy.
Elsewhere, Alice returns home to find Doug immersed in a video game on the couch. She springs a surprise on him—a new pet dog, an attempt to rejuvenate their family dynamic. She enlists Patty's help by introducing the pup, hoping to manipulate her into compliance through this new responsibility.
Patty is incensed, particularly when Alice entrusts her with nannying duties for the demanding canine. This tactic backfires spectacularly, with Patty enduring sleepless nights due to the dog's constant needs. Her frustration peaks, prompting her to involve the landlord in their dispute.
Patty and Alice eventually confront each other, and during this tense exchange, hints emerge that Patty might be implicated in Molly's demise. The conversation takes a dark turn, highlighting Patty's possible culpability and deepening the intrigue surrounding the mystery.
Speaking of her current predicament, Catherine finds herself ensnared in a harrowing situation as her parents contemplate divorce, compounded by their decision to sell the cherished family home. While her children appear to be coping better than she, Catherine endeavors to dismiss her turmoil, clinging to the prospect of earning substantial commissions from the sale. However, her heart is deeply intertwined with this residence, and she views with disdain any potential new tenants who might contemplate altering or demolishing its essence.
Eventually, Catherine stumbles upon a buyer who, on the surface, seems content with preserving the house's current state. A perfect solution, one might assume? Alas, appearances deceive, as this prospective purchaser harbors plans to demolish the entire edifice. Clearly, this option too, fails to resonate with Catherine.
Elsewhere, melodrama unfolds at Mel's abode, where Tucker attempts to offload his ill children onto Brett. The move backfires spectacularly, yet Brett willingly embraces the responsibility of caring for his own flesh and blood. Throughout this saga, Tucker's germophobia reaches absurd heights, prompting Mel to seek refuge with Brett.
As they bond and share laughter, Brett candidly opines that Tucker is not a man of noble intentions. Almost impulsively, the two find themselves in a tender embrace. Tucker's subsequent phone call interrupts the moment, and though they quickly part, the tension between them is palpable.
Amidst this tangled web of emotions and revelations, Alice comes to a startling realization: Patty might be the one who ended Molly's life. She voices her suspicions to the group, reasoning that the act of shooting a dog aligns with Patty's character traits. Catherine, seizing the opportunity, resolves to uncover concrete evidence, potentially leveraging Tucker's expertise in ballistics to solve the mystery.
As Doug and Alice bid a fond farewell to their beloved dog, Tucker engages in a hush-hush conversation with his private investigator, uncovering the clandestine embrace shared by Mel and Brett, all thanks to his surreptitious surveillance. As the episode draws to its climax, Ford strides over to have a heart-to-heart with Birdie, dropping a bombshell revelation: Joel has abandoned Misty, leaving her in the lurch.
