New York City firefighter Tommy Gavin questions his ability to do his job while trying to cope with the daily turmoil of his life.

A retired firefighter makes a public claim that several firemen who died on Sept. 11 were closeted homosexuals; Tommy dislikes his estranged wife's new boyfriend.

Tommy tries to ruin the finances of Janet's boyfriend; Chief Reilly faces suspension; Lou shares his poetry.

A date between Tommy and the widow of his dead cousin takes an unexpected turn; Franco's ex-girlfriend claims he is the father of her daughter.

Tommy comes to terms with the reality of his broken family; Franco makes a life-changing decision when a freak accident occurs.

Tommy tries to convince Janet to leave Roger; the boys set Sean up on a date; Franco discovers newfound fatherly instincts.