"It was late on a Tuesday night when the power went out all over Fairview. For most of the residents, it was a minor inconvenience, but for those with secrets, the darkness proved quite useful, indeed. Millie Russell was able to indulge in another night of midnight binging. Timmy Cooper was able to sneak another peak at his father's adult magazines. Marilyn Quinn was able to steal a few more puffs of her forbidden tobacco. But these secrets paled compared to the one a certain old woman was hiding in her basement. Yes, as a rule, darkness helps us keep our secrets safely hidden. But every rule
"When the lights went out on Wisteria Lane, Karen McCluskey wasn't the only resident left in the dark. Everyone else felt the pain of going without power, as well."
"Power. It's the type of thing most people don't think about
until it's taken away. Whether it's the political power of the many
or a lover's influence over just one. We all want some sort of power in our lives. If only to give ourselves choices. Yes, to be without choices, to feel utterly powerless
Susan (to Ian and Mike): You two want a decision? Well, here's what I decide: There will be no kissing, and there will be no wedding, and there will be no damn cake!
