A gambling fever seized Elyse during a business trip to Atlantic City, and while enjoying an unexpected run of luck with Alex’s “foolproof” blackjack system, she seemed detached from her family and professional obligations. Eager to see his…

The announcement of their mother’s pregnancy ignited a furious reaction from the Keaton children, erupting into a full-blown family conflict. Overwhelmed by panic and indignation at the prospect of a baby disrupting their lives, the househo…

Alex was delighted to enroll in a college course led by Professor Ephraim Bronski, a man he deeply admired. However, driven by a desire to make a strong impression, he stumbled badly from the outset, suffering the humiliation of having his …

Jennifer was brimming with excitement for Scott’s visit – a former neighborhood friend she hadn't seen in five years. Yet, her joy at their reunion quickly dissolved when he seemed to overlook her entirely, focusing his attention on her old…

Alex agreed, somewhat unwillingly, to take a part-time position at the community station alongside his father, who beamed with pride at the prospect of his son joining him in his work. Yet, Alex felt a nagging sense that his abilities were …

Mallory’s passion for her part-time position at a local boutique was proving detrimental; her schoolwork had fallen even further behind than usual. Steven and Elyse felt she simply had to give up the job, but Alex devised a possible solutio…

Alex found himself partnered with James Jarrett, a familiar rival, and obligated to volunteer at a crisis hotline as part of a course requirement. Their assignment quickly spiraled into a personal emergency when they received a call from a …

With Steven and Elyse away on vacation, the Keaton house unexpectedly transformed into a makeshift hotel for the weekend. It all began when Mallory, in an unfortunate mishap, drove her parents’ car into a telephone pole, leaving the childre…

When Doug, his closest friend, met Eleanor and found himself deeply in love, ultimately deciding to marry her, Alex felt a sharp resentment—a sense of intrusion upon their friendship—and stubbornly refused to participate in the wedding. …

With a new baby soon to arrive, Steven and Elyse had envisioned a sentimental weekend revisiting cherished memories with their children. Their hopes were dashed, however, as the kids showed little enthusiasm for looking back; they preferred…

Alex decided to play matchmaker, hoping to nudge his timid friend Skippy toward Jane, the object of his affections. However, his well-meaning efforts took an unexpected turn when Jane found herself drawn to him instead. The situation bec…

With Elyse expecting, the family resolved to hire household help, and Alex brought home Karen Nicholson – a charming but utterly inept young woman who quickly won everyone’s affection. Except for Steven, who was convinced she had to go. …

Alex’s hopes of being accepted into a prestigious fraternity hinged on securing an impressive date for the pledge dance; however, his plans were thrown into disarray when the girl he’d invited cancelled. Desperate, he turned to Karen, the h…

Alex found himself drawn to Donna, a young, unmarried woman expecting a child and attending Elyse’s natural childbirth class. His interest quickly deepened into an obsession as he began meticulously planning for the baby's future, behaving …

The sudden loss of her beloved aunt struck Mallory with a crushing weight, yet her sadness soon twisted into anger. At the funeral, she found herself dismayed by the apparent lack of gravity displayed by family and friends, as if Aunt Trudy…

Lost in research for a college paper on Thomas Jefferson, Alex drifted off to sleep and found himself swept back through time. He awoke within the bustling atmosphere of the Constitutional Convention of 1776, only to discover history was ve…

To lend a hand to Steven during his television station’s pledge week, the Keaton family hesitantly joined in the entertainment lineup. However, the audience was treated to an unforeseen spectacle when Elyse went into labor directly on camer…

Confined within the television station, Elyse understood she wouldn’t reach the hospital through the relentless snowstorm and began to prepare for labor in Steven's office. Simultaneously, stranded at home by the same weather, Steven sought…

The Keaton family settled into their routines with the newest member, though a quiet tension lingered beneath the surface. While everyone’s attention centered on the baby, Jennifer found herself wrestling with a pang of resentment, mourning…

Alex and his close friend James decided to launch a tutoring service for their peers at Leland. Yet, their inherent rivalry began to jeopardize both the fledgling business and their friendship, especially with the arrival of a strikingly be…

Juggling two careers, raising three squabbling children, and caring for a demanding infant, Steven and Elyse struggle to carve out moments together. Yet, when those rare evenings of quiet solitude arrive, they unexpectedly find themselves l…

With the rest of the family gone for the weekend, Mallory anticipated the quiet pleasure of having the house to herself—until she found herself accidentally locked in the basement with Skippy, her relentlessly cheerful neighbor, whom she’d …

Following his father’s death, Steven returned to his hometown, accompanied by Elyse and the children, seeking to help prepare his mother for life ahead in a poignant two-part story. As he sifted through family photographs and cherished heir…