Six Feet Under | Season 5 | Episode 5

Eat a Peach

TV-MA | 49 MIN

Directed by Daniel Minahan
Written by Rick Cleveland

Keith and David attend an adoption picnic, where David makes a connection with a skinny, African-American kid named Anthony. Mary, the woman hired as a surrogate mother, calls with news that she was successfully inseminated. David and Keith are elated but their plans soon change when Mary reveals that she was mistaken. Keith and David decide to foster parent Anthony and his older brother - named Durrell - instead.

Nate and Brenda argue about how much information they should tell Maya about her biological mother, Lisa. Nate wants to spare Maya the painful truth but Brenda wants the little girl to have a "coherent narrative." They decide the best strategy is to tell Maya what happened, but leave out the more sordid details of the story - including Lisa's relationship with Hoyt and the mystery surrounding her death.

Ruth confides in her friends from the knitting group that she has lost patience with George and can no longer stand the sound of his voice. Over dinner, Ruth's friends convince her that she's not responsible for taking care of a sick person for the rest of her life. They encourage Ruth to set George up with an apartment and a new job and then let him go. Inspired by the idea, Ruth suggests to George that they move out of the house and "make a fresh start."

Federico is irate when he learns that Julio bullied another boy at school. He meets with the school principal and cites his recent separation from Vanessa as an explanation for Julio's bad behavior. Vanessa is furious when the principal pulls her aside the next day and knows details about her personal life - including her problems with depression and her recent relationship with Kenny Sims.

Billy is desperate for closure with Claire. He assures Claire that he's back on his medications, but she still doesn't want to get back together. When Margaret and Billy gang up on Claire at a restaurant and insist that she reconsider, she feels ambushed and slips out the back without saying goodbye.

1.A Coat of White Primer

In the Season Five premiere, Ruth dreads George's return from the hospital in light of his recent diagnosis.

2.Dancing for Me

Nate hangs with high-school friends, but finds that, as adults, they share little more than old memories.

3.Hold My Hand

Claire is seduced by Billy's newfound lust for life, but hits a roadblock along the way.

4.Time Flies

Brenda is disturbed by Nate's reaction to her latest news. Ruth shares her feelings about George with friends.

5.Eat a Peach

Ruth finds a new way to unwind from George, who longs to close the distance between them.

6.The Rainbow of Her Reasons

Ruth happily helps "circle the wagons" when Sarah calls. David and Keith discover it's hard work playing house with Anthony and Durrell.

7.The Silence

David and Keith struggle to create parent-child boundaries. Brenda and Nate get some ambiguous news.

8.Singing for Our Lives

A young Latina's funeral raises questions about the culture -- and future -- of Fisher and Diaz.

9.Ecotone

David and Keith get comfortable with their new family life. Claire discovers she and Ted share a common interest.

10.All Alone

While David attends to family business, Keith makes an embarrassing self-discovery on the job.

11.Static

As David's fears take over, Keith tries to protect him -- and the boys. Billy attends to his sister.

12.Everyone's Waiting

In the series finale, the Fishers begin the healing process while embracing the future.