Edmund learns of his late mother's intention to leave him her estate on the condition that he fathers an heir within a year of her death. Cue a series of fervent baby-making attempts with a somewhat questionable technique. Meanwhile, Dorothy cranks her spying up a notch.

Edmund learns of his late mother's intention to leave him her estate on the condition that he fathers an heir within a year of her death. Cue a series of fervent baby-making attempts with a somewhat questionable technique. When dressing up to recreate a biblical scenario on the advice of Brother Joseph doesn't help the situation, a frustrated Edmund demands that Helene be examined by Doctor Foggerty. As the doctor and Helene grow even closer through their intimate encounter, they both unload dark secrets from their pasts.

Meanwhile, Dorothy's campaign to undermine and disgrace Edmund's new wife continues. When she is unsatisfied with Helene's responses to her interrogation about a secret locket, the housekeeper cranks her spying up a notch.