After an inconclusive workshop, the mood is tense and confusing on all sides. It seems like no one is returning anyone's calls, and Ivy is left completely in the dark about her future as Marilyn. Meanwhile, Derek holds a clandestine meeting with Karen, telling her that they're considering taking Marilyn in a new direction with a new experimental song. Not only that, Derek wants Karen to be the voice of this new Marilyn. Karen's obviously thrilled at the opportunity, but is put off when Derek tells her that Tom and Julia absolutely cannot know.