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After five months in a coma, Mama Solis (Juanita) awakens and attempts to call Carlos to reveal Gabrielle’s affair. However, she slips on a freshly mopped hospital floor and falls down a flight of stairs, leading to her death. To avoid a lawsuit, the hospital offers Gabrielle a large monetary settlement, which she views as a way to secure her financial future after Carlos goes to jail.

" There Won't Be Trumpets " is the 17th episode of the first season of Desperate Housewives , originally aired on April 3, 2005. Directed by , the episode revolves around the themes of heroism and self-rescue, culminating in the sudden death of a recurring character. Key Plot Summary [S1E17] There Won't Be Trumpets

Following Andrew’s expulsion for drugs and hitting a school security guard with his car, Bree and Rex decide on a drastic intervention. They have Andrew forcibly taken in the middle of the night to a disciplinary "deprogramming" camp. In a climactic moment, Andrew spits in Bree's face as he is being hauled away. After five months in a coma, Mama Solis

While the hospital staff takes the blame for Juanita's death in this episode, a later season reveals that Andrew was actually responsible for the hit-and-run that initially put her in the hospital. " There Won't Be Trumpets " is the

Andrew is seen watching the pilot episode of the TV show Lost .

Desperate Housewives – Recap – Episode 17 - Inside Pulse

Susan finds herself attracted to Edie’s contractor, Bill Cunningham . Despite Edie asking her not to date him, Susan goes out with him anyway. However, the date is a disaster because Susan spends the entire time talking about Mike Delfino . Production Trivia