After years of happy marriage, Joy and Alan Richards find themselves in a sexual rut. A car crash and injury to Joy has put their sex life on hold, and now they really aren't clicking romantically at all. Suddenly both Joy and Alan find themselves drawn to new people and both are tempted to make the ultimate indiscretion. With their marriage in crisis, Joy comes up with an audacious, unorthodox but potentially brilliant proposal that will have huge ramifications for the future.

It's a new kind of date night for Joy and Alan, and it causes unexpected sparks to flare; Tom has a surprising proposal for his best pal, Michelle.

Joy and Alan open up about their agreement in the wake of Laura's discovery; Tom and Michelle have a practice session; Alan and Claire get closer.

Alan and Joy must deal with the repercussions of their choices; Tom faces a difficult romantic decision; Naomi spends time with family neighbor Rita.

With help from her therapist, Joy works to unravel strands of grief from the past that continue to affect her in the present.

As Joy and Alan confront the consequences of the complex romantic web they've woven, the kids move in new directions as well.