Chris experiences severe voice disorders, then gets a surprise visit from his brother Bernard, then begins dreaming about Africa again -- along with Bernard.
While Joel is away at the medical convention, back in Cicely Marilyn keeps regular office hours.
Due to water problems at the Juneau hotel, Maggie and Joel are forced to share accommodations. Joel is determined to find a 'temporary girlfriend' to help him spend the off-time but has no luck. Maggie? Has all kinds of luck, but doesn't like the men she's meeting. Then, just as they decide to 'meet in the middle of the bed,' Maggie falls asleep. Joel then proceeds to allow Maggie to think 'something' did happen, but since she freaks about anyone finding out, agrees to forget it ever happened. Heh.