Peter is interrogated by the cops, who are convinced that he has killed Alex after finding out she tricked him about the baby. Things are looking dark and Linda is unable to raise the $2 million bail because Allen has frozen all of her assets until the divorce is settled. Jordan tells Mark that Ward & Weston wants to back his new book. A thrilled Mark lies that his new psycho-thriller book is based on his experiences in New York: he is the only man that Carrie hasn't been able to seduce, so she has done all she can to destroy him. Jordan foolishly believes every word and finds herself attracted to Mark. Linda swallows her pride and begs Allen for bail money but he won't help her with the money unless she sleeps with him. Linda walks away in disgust. Brock finds out there's a new tenant below his apartment: Dianna. He is far from happy but can't do anything about it. A desperate Linda can't stand to see Peter falling apart and despite Carrie's objections, she accepts Allen's deal. They

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