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The looming legal threat over Alejandro’s death was resolved when a terminally ill Mrs. McCluskey took the fall. She confessed to the murder in court to protect the housewives, leading to Bree’s acquittal. Mrs. McCluskey passed away peacefully at home shortly after, listening to "Wonderful! Wonderful!" as a baby was born nearby.

The last to leave, she moved to help her daughter Julie raise the new baby. As she drove away, she was watched by the "ghosts" of those who had died on the show, including Mike and Mary Alice. The "New" Secret Desperate Housewives - Season 8Eps23

For the first time, all four main characters moved away from the Lane: The looming legal threat over Alejandro’s death was

In a nod to the show's recurring themes, the final scene introduced the new resident of Susan’s house, , who is seen hiding a mysterious box in a cupboard, implying that Wisteria Lane’s cycle of secrets will continue long after the original housewives have left. Real-World Impact The last to leave, she moved to help

Married her lawyer, Trip, moved to Kentucky, and was eventually elected to the state legislature.

Reconciled with Tom and moved to New York City to become a CEO, eventually living in a penthouse and having six grandchildren.