More T.O.E. jam — Benjamin Bradshaw signs a book for "Alley Kit." Then he asks Kit what kinds of business she runs. She tells him a little about The Planet. Upon learning that the pear polenta tart is the most popular dessert there, Benjamin tells Kit to raise the price of it by $5.00. Kit knows this is a stupid idea, but Bullshit Benny says she should just tell the customers that it's worth it. He also points out that she can use the extra money to attend his advanced seminar. Groan. Also, "pear polenta tart"? Are you sure it wasn't popular for some other reason? Maybe when Marina served it to people, she did a deep bend (the better to display her décolletage) and said "your tart's ready." 'Cause otherwise, I'm not really seeing the draw.

Also, I'm pretty sure Benjamin wants to sign more than Kit's book. Back off.

A movie set — Hooray, it's Camryn Manheim! With strange hair. She's some sort of blustery studio bigwig named Veronica, trying to deal with a pouty actress named Alyssa. She's also having trouble finding a hairdresser, and I think we all know whose cue that is. Yep, there's Shane, talking Alyssa down from her indignation:

Shane: "You're beautiful, and you hardly need anything at all."
Alyssa: "What are they saying?"
Shane: "Oh, that's just one crazy bitch. It doesn't matter."

What Shane doesn't know is that Veronica the crazy bitch is hearing the whole exchange, and wants "that person" to visit her in her trailer later. Busted!

New York — Bette visits Helena Peabody to tell her how wonderful the C.A.C. is and how important it is to fund the arts. But Helena's more interested in social justice programs (such subtle foreshadowing), and is not particularly inclined to follow in the fabulous Peggy Peabody's footsteps. Helena's kids barge into the room in the middle of the meeting, which makes Bette sad. She mumbles, "My partner and I are trying to start a family." But the scene is a bit flat, and I'm not quite sure why — I think maybe I don't like Helena. I also don't like Bette's skirt. Or her shirt. Or her obsequiousness. Actually, maybe it's all supposed to feel hollow — because Bette's kinda hollow right now.

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