The series is set in Los Angeles, and depicts the lives of the Fisher family, who run a funeral home, along with their friends and lovers.
The episode received positive reviews from critics, with praise towards the performances (particularly Michael C. Hall), writing and character development.
With Federico (Freddy Rodriguez) out, David (Michael C. Hall) and Nate (Peter Krause) decide it is time to find a new embalmer.
Claire (Lauren Ambrose) has resumed her relationship with Gabe (Eric Balfour), helping him moving on from Anthony's death.
However, she is left confused when he starts skipping school and does not answer her phone calls, claiming he will visit his father.
Nate and Brenda (Rachel Griffiths) visit an art gallery where Billy (Jeremy Sisto) displays some of his photographs.
Nate is bothered by her parents' attitude, while Brenda expresses disdain for Dr. Gareth Feinberg, who publicized works about her.
At her house, Brenda tells Nate that she sacrificed her future to take care of Billy, who tried to commit suicide when she was younger, abandoning her life at Yale University for him.
While helping the church in serving food to homeless people, he finds that Keith (Mathew St. Patrick) is also volunteering and decides to join him.
Ruth (Frances Conroy) discovers that Angela broke one of his mother's wine glasses, and she ends up fired.
Federico informs Nate that Kroehner set the house across the street on fire in order to collect insurance money, and they are not through with their take-down of Fisher & Sons.
"[4] Entertainment Weekly gave the episode a "B+" grade, and wrote, "Douglas' Emmy-nominated guest turn immediately injects the often-morose drama with new life, as does a fantasy musical sequence that allows Cabaret alum Hall to show off his song-and-dance skills.
"[10] For the episode, Illeana Douglas received a nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series at the 54th Primetime Emmy Awards.