""Irene's affair with architect Philip Bosinney reaches a crossroads as this eight-our adaptation of John Galsworthy's Victorian-family drama reaches its midway point. As the episode opens, Bosinney is awaiting the judge's ruling in Soames' lawsuit ... (more)against him. But he and Irene plan to run off together no matter what. After all, he tells her 'respectability won't keep you warm at night.' Soames, however, won't give his wife up with out a fight. Meanwhile, Old Jolyon wants to ""retire from London"" and take Young Jolyon and his family--June included--with him.""--From TV Guide