07E05 - The Runaways

Either by design or by accident, Stan finds out about what Lou does in his spare time, this activity which Lou *seemingly* wants kept secret. Stan decides he cannot resist spreading the news amongst the creative staff. This action places Stan in an awkward position, but places Don in a bind with regard to getting away to Los Angeles for the weekend. That last minute weekend trip is to visit with Anna's niece, Stephanie, who telephones out of the blue with the news that she is well-advanced in a pregnancy, and implies that she has no money and the father is no longer in her life. As such, Don offers to meet her at the Laurel Canyon house, with Megan taking care of her until he arrives. Don's Los Angeles trip ends up not being anything like he envisioned. On the personal side, a drug induced incident takes place, which by the sober light of day makes all feel a little embarrassed. But on the professional side, Don, by chance, gets hold of some information about goings-on at Sterling Cooper. He hopes to use this information to get back into the good, before his internal enemies get their way. Meanwhile, Ginsberg is being negatively affected by the white noise emanating from the new computer. Peggy is the unlucky recipient of his paranoia. And during a social gathering during what is regular chit-chat, Betty makes some comments on a topic that differ from Henry's political stance on the matter. This incident places a strain between the two, which is not helped by Sally's temporary return. Bobby, however, seems to be the most frightened by what he sees as the eventual outcome of what is happening in the Francis house.