When Al and Peggy go away for a romantic weekend, Marcy and Steve volunteer to baby-sit for Kelly and Bud.
A gay man's murder forces David to confont his own fears about his lifestyle; Brenda's parents and Nate consider getting help for the increasingly troubled Billy...but Brenda isn't so sure that's the answer. Meanwhile, Ruth, Claire and David all share secrets with respective acquaintances.
When Bud decides to move out, Peggy's mother arrives to stay.