James Thomas Lee Knight

Brenda investigates the shooting of three youngsters, one of whom is the son of Taylor's friends. The shooting, which took place in a known gang area and which has all the markings of a gang-related crime, leads Brenda on a complicated trail of clues that could tarnish the image of one of the victims. Meanwhile, Brenda must also deal with her mother, Willie Ray (recurring guest star FRANCES STERNHAGEN), whose visit to Los Angeles is preventing Fritz from moving in with Brenda.

Joan and Roland prepare for Sarah Elizabeth's christening with the help of Claudia Joy, Denise, Roxy and Pamela. Lucky, the dog, finds his way to Fort Marshall and to Roxy's dismay, Trevor is put in charge of him. Terrance and Roland help a young Iraqi orphan, Hannen (Aleene Khoury), who suffered a severe hand injury. Starring Kim Delaney, Sally Pressman, Brigid Brannagh, Brian McNamara, Sterling K. Brown, Wendy Davis and Catherine Bell.

Malik makes a friend, Jeremy, who is HIV-positive. When Jeremy gets harassed at school, Malik comes to his defense. Meanwhile, Rosie gets sick and Consuela becomes her temporary replacement at the boutique.