Christine Tucci

David and Keith struggle to create boundaries for their new sons. Brenda and Nate receive some ambiguous news while Ruth fills her schedule with activities.

When David attempts to make a bid on a crematorium, Federico refuses and pushes for another employee. Brenda receives information from her doctor & Nate begins attending Quaker services with Maggie, to the chagrin of Brenda. Meanwhile, Ruth sees her ex-boyfriend Hiram.

Ruth is delighted when her sister Sarah visits but she brings bad news with her. David and Keith begin experiencing difficulties on how to discipline their new foster children. Elsewhere, Nate muses on the loss of his first love and Vanessa hires a nanny.

As David's fears take over, Keith tries to protect him and the boys. Visions of Nate compel Brenda to make a decision about her relationship with Billy. Claire's grief causes her to start drinking heavily, and Frederico pushes for a talk about the business.

A man, found stabbed in an alley, turns out to be Nicholas, the vagrant who was being protected at the station.