James Vincent

Robert James, an entertainment reporter for a local Los Angeles television station, is handsome, smart and thoroughly modern in his thinking, considering his romantic and familial entanglements.

When Neesee nurses ailing Robert and Bobby, Robert gets to see a more caring and nurturing side of his ex-wife, which brings back all of the old feelings he had when he first fell in love with her.

Robert gets upset with Neesee when he learns from Bobby that Neesee is dating a new man--her handsome dentist Marcus. Robert insists that he meet any man who's going to be involved in his son's life.

When Neesee accidentally forgets to sign Bobby's permission slip for a class field trip, Tia signs Neesee's name for her. Later, Neesee becomes upset because Tia signed Neesee's maiden name.

Tia resists Robert's attempts at being affectionate, and the two end up trying to resolve their dilemma at Dirk and Jonelle's wedding, which is presided over by their offbeat friend Turtle.

After discovering that Robert has started dating again, Tia immediately asks flirty fireman Rick (LAMMAN RUCKER) to join her on a double date with Dirk and Jonelle.