 Two years have passed since the last episode when Tony and Carmela separated. They are still apart, although Carmela asks Tony for help when a bear is spotted nosing about the backyard. Several of the old guard who have been in prison since the 80 s are just now being paroled, a cause for celebration but also a cause for concern now that the next generation has long since filled the vacuum they left behind. Among the released is Tony Blundetto, who is a cousin of Tony Soprano, and Feech La Manna, a former capo of a rival gang known for his violent temper. Chris and Paulie are still not getting along, with Paulie jealous of the favoritism he thinks Tony shows for his nephew, and Chris chafing at the lack of respect he thinks the older gangster shows him. Meanwhile, Tony goes back to see Dr. Melfi and confesses his feelings for her. He tries to convince her that he s a changed man, but she knows better than most the turmoil that s still inside him.