Luke Bartelme

Denise is put under stress but this time not from Jeremy's abusive behavior. Her husband's chopper has been downed and she waits for news about him. Meanwhile, a soldier takes Roland and Claudia hostage.

Roxy learns that Marilyn Polarski is having an affair; Pamela is devastated when Chase is suddenly called away on a Delta Force mission; Joan is torn between retiring from the Army or facing a possible court-martial.

Denise gets a welcome surprise; Claudia Joy and Michael are concerned with their daughter's relationship with Jeremy; Trevor injures himself which puts his deployment on hold.

It's Roxy's birthday and her mother wants to plan a party for her. She asks Pamela for help with the party. Michael and Claudia Joy talk to Amanda about Jeremy and his behavior with his mother.

Michael tries to rebuild his relationship with Emmalin; Pamela and Chase move into a new house; Terrence Price asks Roland to take a full time job as his partner.

Emmalin continues to act out as Claudia Joy searches for a place to live; Trevor makes a bad judgment call; an outside therapist confronts Roland about the kind of care soldiers receive on post; Pamela is determined to find a bigger home.