With a sigh born more of obligation than warmth, Maude extended an invitation to her aunt—a woman whose presence invariably stirred discomfort—and instantly regretted the gesture. The subsequent visit proved every bit as trying as she had f…

Maude extended an invitation for Phillip and his companion—a man—to stay overnight, a gesture that would certainly challenge the boundaries of her progressive beliefs.

Maude insisted she’d seen something extraordinary in the sky, an object unlike any aircraft she knew. Yet, when she tried to explain it, her words met with disbelief; no one would accept her account.

Maude found herself aligned with a spirited young woman in opposition to her father.

A certain one of Walter’s female staff harbored ambitions far beyond a simple salary increase; she desired Walter entirely.

Accompanying Philip to his birthday celebration, Maude unexpectedly found herself immersed in a world of revelry—a heady mix of indulgence, excess, and youthful abandon.

Arthur initiated a physician’s work stoppage, yet a question lingers: should illness befall those he holds dear, will he still offer them care?

Walter felt a pang of jealousy as Maude’s thoughts drifted to a striking ecologist, and she became deeply absorbed in his work.

When a new gay bar appeared on the street, Maude confronted Walter’s prejudices as he attempted to close it alongside Arthur.

The rivalry between Maude and Walter extended to a competition for the prestigious “Businessperson of the Year” award.

The holiday Maude had envisioned unfolded differently than she’d hoped.

Caught between the stern authority of the Mother Superior and the ruthless power of a local crime boss, Maude found herself in an impossible position.

Maude began to receive unsettling, anonymous phone calls—harmless enough at first, but increasingly disturbing. A far greater surprise, however, awaited her when she finally discovered the identity of the person on the other end of the line…

Maude dedicated herself to fundraising, only to discover the organization she supported was of dubious repute.

A blaze erupts within a bustling restaurant, and in its sudden chaos, Walter finds himself confronting the very nature of his character.

Maude’s fostered child from Ethiopia proved to be unlike anything she had imagined.

After attending her thirtieth college reunion, Vivian found herself longing for the freedom of singledom.

The arrival of Carol’s former husband brought with it an unsettling undercurrent; his presence was far from casual, hinting at hidden intentions.

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Victoria Butterfield’s father reappeared to claim her, only to find himself facing echoes of long-buried truths.

A wave of devastation washed over Phillip when he finally understood the nature of the older woman’s persistent attention.

Maude grieved deeply over the departure of her closest friends, a sorrow that deepened with a sudden and significant loss.

Hosting a dinner party for a friend—a congresswoman from the United States—set Maude’s life on an unforeseen course, reshaping it in ways she couldn't possibly imagine.

Stepping into Washington as a freshly-elected Congresswoman, Maude found herself needing to adapt her ways.