Ep 8. Ultimatum

The show Mistresses (2013) follows the lives of four women who navigate through various relationships, careers, and personal struggles. In season 1 episode 8, titled "Ultimatum," the women face some particularly tough choices.

First up is Savi, a successful lawyer who has been having an affair with a coworker named Dominic. Her husband, Harry, had been out of town for work and had no idea what had been going on. However, he returns early and confronts Savi about her affair. Savi is torn between her love for Dominic and her desire to salvage her marriage.

Meanwhile, Karen, a therapist, is struggling with her own romantic entanglements. She had been seeing a patient named Jacob, and though she had ended their relationship to remain professional, he has continued to pursue her. In this episode, Jacob issues Karen an ultimatum - if she won't be with him, he will tell her boss about their previous relationship, potentially jeopardizing her career.

April, a widow and single mother, is trying to move on from the death of her husband. She has been dating a man named Richard and has even introduced him to her daughter. However, April's late husband's brother, Daniel, returns to town and reveals that he had been in love with April for years. April is faced with a difficult decision - should she continue on with Richard or explore what could be with Daniel?

Lastly, Joss is a real estate agent and the youngest of the group. She has been dating her boss, Scott, on and off. Scott reveals to Joss that he is getting a promotion that would move him to a different city. He asks her to come with him, but Joss is not sure if she is ready for such a big commitment.

As the women struggle with their respective ultimatums, they turn to each other for support. They offer advice and try to help each other navigate through their difficult decisions. As the episode comes to a close, viewers are left wondering which choices the women will ultimately make.

Overall, "Ultimatum" is an emotional episode that explores the complexities of relationships and the tough choices that come with them. The performances from the cast are strong, particularly from Alyssa Milano as Savi and Rochelle Aytes as April. The show does a good job of balancing the drama with moments of levity and humor, making for an engaging viewing experience.