Dan confesses to his friend Jimmy about his extramarital affair and the resulting pregnancy that threatens his marriage. He expresses his deep fear of losing his family and reflects on the series of coincidences that led to his infidelity, comparing his vulnerability to a combination lock.
DAN: So you know what happened ... Right, I call her doctor, and you know what he says? "Congratulations!" Can't you imagine what she must have said to him?
JIMMY: Oh, Jesus! Look, what do you think would happen if you just came out and told Beth?
DAN: Are you kidding? That'd be the end. This woman
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