<P> In the same evening that Lynette decides to separate from Tom, she, along with Bree and Susan, walk into Gaby's living room to find that Carlos has murdered Alejandro, Gaby's stepfather . The four ladies agree to cover up the murder to protect Carlos, stuffing the body in a wooden box used as a table at the evening's dinner party . </P> <P> Not only is Lynette suffering strain from the murder but she is also having a tough time with her separation from Tom . At first she is reluctant to tell the children, but after she has a one - night stand with Tom, he decides to tell them . They then clash over Tom letting the children have whatever they want, making Lynette the bad person who always says "No". Lynette talks to Tom about booking couples therapy to try to heal their relationship . However, after Renee comments that Tom has been taking care of himself lately (dressing smartly and working out) and suspects he has been dating someone, Lynette becomes worried . She goes to a gym class with Renee to spy on the trainer she believes Tom is seeing, but realizes he is actually dating the woman's mother, Jane, leaving Lynette devastated . Terrified of what would happen to her children if she is caught by Chuck, Lynette confesses her secret to Tom just as he is about to leave for Paris with Jane . He decides not to go, leaving his relationship on the rocks, which leaves him furious with Lynette . Lynette then feels bad about him having to stay for her, as he thinks that she might be the "one". Lynette then tells him to go to Paris . This leads Lynette to try to experiment with new dates herself, and meets a new man, who seems very keen on her . She finally sleeps with Renee's barber and moves on, though at first she cries during the sex . She along with her friends finally find out that Bree tried to commit suicide because of them, and after Bree rejects them, was loss for words . Just as Lynette is getting used to single life, Porter and Preston move back home, needing a place to stay after losing their apartment . Lynette is already frazzled when she learns that Porter is the father of Julie Mayer's baby, making Susan and Lynette grandmothers . </P> <P> Her world is further shocked when Tom asks for a divorce, and announces that he and Jane will be moving in together . Lynette is devastated, and her rivalry with Jane becomes more heated at Penny's birthday party when they continually try to one up each other . Jane then later tries to reconcile with Lynette, but then she begins to choke on a snack . Lynette hesitates to help Jane, but ultimately comes to her aid and saves her . However, Jane is alarmed at Lynette thinking such an action over believing she thought of letting Jane die . Then on the day of Mike Delfino's funeral, Tom and Lynette comfort each other as Jane looks on . Sparks of their marriage appear and while sitting at the service Lynette thinks back to the day Tom moved out . Mike tries to understand why Lynette isn't fighting for her marriage . He then reveals that everyone in the neighborhood knows that she and Tom belong together . This memory finally causes Lynette to make the decision to fight for her marriage, win Tom back, and dissolve his romance with Jane . In With So Little to Be Sure Of Lynette and Tom officially sign their divorce papers ending their marriage . When Lynette hears Tom hasn't filed the papers, she is hopeful but after seeing Tom and Jane kiss at the office, she accepts a date from Tom's boss . It goes well at first but when he plans to transfer Tom to India, Lynette breaks it off . The boss sardonically insults Lynette before Tom about her being hung up on another man and after insults to her, Tom punches him . He and Jane argue with Jane realizing that Tom still loves Lynette and they break up . Tom goes to see Lynette but sees her hugging Lee and (not seeing who it is), thinks Lynette has moved on . He tells her he is filing but in a later talk, they realize how much they love each other and reconcile . </P> <P> Katherine Mayfair comes back to Wisteria Lane, offering Lynette a job at her new food company . Lynette doesn't want it as she and Tom are together again but wants to prove herself . At first taken aback, Tom lets Lynette know he'll support her no matter what . It's revealed in the final moments that the two move to New York, Lynette becoming a successful businesswoman and eventually watching over six grandchildren . </P>

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