The voice on the other line belonged to Stephanie, Anna Draper’s niece, the niece of the real Donald Draper. A pregnant Stephanie calls asking for money after not speaking with Don since the last time they met. Even with less than great news, Don seems absolutely thrilled to get her call, so thrilled that he books a flight a week early to fly out to California to meet her. In the meantime, he directs her to Megan’s. The steamy sex-scene occurs after Megan gets rid of Stephanie, who arrives before Don and meets an accommodating Megan, accommodating that is until Stephanie starts talking about Don in positive, intimate ways. She manifests that jealousy into urging Stephanie to take some money and leave before the paternal Don arrives and keeps her from making her own decisions. When Don arrives, Megan lies and says that Stephanie left on her own accord, despite her own protests. It’s obvious that Megan wants the attention that Don showered Stephanie with, becoming even more obvious when she’s dancing, yet again, in front of one of her own parties. Don finds an out in the appearance of Harry Crane, who coincidentally was invited by another female who also happens to be not his wife. All it takes is a judgmental look from Don to convince Harry to leave the party so they can, “catch up” at a bar, but it’s just as excuse for Don to leave. That excuse turns useful when Harry, trying to convince Don not to tattle on him to his wife, pledges an oath to helping Don regain power, and gives him the useful information that Cutler and the despicable Lou Avery are pursuing Commander Cigarettes. After Don’s infamous letter lashing out at the tobacco companies that was published in the New York Times, the business with Commander would force SC&P to fire Don, something Cutler and Avery are well aware with. His gusty move apparently pays off, when a seemingly satisfied Don stands outside of the restaurant trying to call a cab as Cutler and Avery appear, the latter sarcastically calling him “incredible,” which Don takes as a compliment. However his victory seems fleeting when a departing Cutler mockingly asks, “you actually think this going to save you, don’t you?” The remark stings, but Don must savor the small win, he’s going to need all of the W’s he can get if he’s going to survive. With the addition of Lou Avery and the firm shift from frenemy to straight foe in Jim Cutler, we have clear antagonists, that is if you can call Don the hero of this story. With Cooper also in their pocket, Don has the numbers against him, and he’ll probably need Peggy, not a Draper fan as of late, in his corner. The fight is back, and even his smile, but when will Don get the two things he really wants, security and love? The Best of the Rest Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for all news updates related to the world of geek. And Google+, if that’s your thing!
