Ep 3. Denial, Anger, Acceptance

Tony Soprano is struggling to maintain his lifestyle and keep his two different worlds separate. While he deals with his own problems, his therapist is also dealing with problems of her own. Meanwhile, Paulie and Christopher continue to work on their new business venture, but things take an unexpected turn.

In this episode, we see Tony Soprano struggling with the aftermath of the previous episode's events. He begins to realize that his life as a mob boss is starting to spill over into his personal life and he is having a hard time keeping it separate. He confides in Dr. Melfi, his therapist, but she is dealing with her own problems and is not able to fully be there for him.

While Tony is dealing with his personal struggles, Paulie and Christopher are busy working on their new business venture. They have decided to invest in a new venture involving stolen property and are eager to get started. However, as they begin to work, things take an unexpected turn and they are forced to make some tough decisions.

Throughout the episode, we see the characters dealing with the stages of grief - denial, anger, and acceptance. Tony is in denial about the impact that his job is having on his personal life, but eventually begins to recognize the truth. He then becomes angry about the situation, but eventually accepts it and tries to find ways to manage it.

Dr. Melfi is also dealing with her own struggle to accept certain things about herself and her therapy patients. She is in denial about her own flaws and is angry when one of her patients points them out. Through her own journey of acceptance, she begins to grow as a therapist and as a person.

Overall, this episode is an introspective look into the lives of these characters as they deal with their own personal struggles. It is a powerful exploration of grief and how it can affect people in different ways. Through their journeys, the characters begin to learn about themselves and grow as individuals.