The family gathered to say goodbye, but for Frank, grief remained a tightly held secret, threatening to spill over. Meanwhile, Maureen found an unexpected connection with the embalmer, a quiet understanding blooming between them. And Bill, …

Sue attempts to mediate a reconciliation between herself and her father, Frank, while he meets with the newly appointed airline management. Meanwhile, Bill and Maureen find themselves embroiled in a bit of playful trouble during a school fi…

Seeking her brother, Sue frequents the local taverns. Bill dedicates his Saturdays to a program designed to deter juvenile delinquency. Kevin, upon hearing details of Alice’s past relationship, becomes unusually dependent on her attention.

Thanksgiving brought a familiar strain to Sue, as she navigated the complexities of her family's arrival. Meanwhile, Vic found himself pleading with neighbors for respite, desperate for a moment's peace while tending to the infant. And for …

While Frank slips away from the family gathering, determined to search the city for Box 16, Sue finds herself at a party hosted by Vic. Meanwhile, Bill and his companions revel in the advantages afforded by their profession.

To quell her fascination with the mystical, Sue accompanies Maureen to church; Frank offers Bill a long-delayed discussion of sexuality; and Kevin confides deeply in Smokey.

Emboldened by his father’s encouragement, Frank threw himself wholeheartedly into a project at work. Meanwhile, Sue embarked on a new business venture. And the mayor, in his escalating conflict with Rosie, crossed a line.

With the town converging on the airport for the Christmas Eve spectacle, Frank works tirelessly to maintain order, while Rosie schemes to unmask the mayor's misdeeds.