Allison Bertolini

As Charlie finds another cancer victim's attitude an inspiration, Julia empowers a new co-worker to leave her husband; Sarah worries about Elliot's sexual experience past as Bailey tries to win over Annie's daughter.

As Bailey takes over for Charlie at the restaurant, Julia finds her own waitressing job too much to handle; Claudia tries to move her friendship with Reed to romance.

Charlie and his family struggle to come to grips with his cancer.

As Charlie's radiation therapy begins, he's reluctant to accept any help from his family; Bailey is rebuffed in his efforts to help Annie find a new job; and Julia looks for a job to help make ends meet.

As Annie comes between Bailey and Sarah, Charlie's growing attachment to Nina is jeopardized by her job; Julia threatens to accuse her boss of sexual harassment.

As Bailey's relationship with Annie is tested by her daughter's reaction, Griffin and Julia struggle to keep their own marriage from falling apart in the face of the family's crises.