Synopsis

Mel restricts Lennox’s freedom because the girl is struggling in chemistry and requires dedicated study time. But the unexpected arrival of Senator Russell Burke, Lennox’s father, disrupts Mel's efforts. He charms Joe and persuades the children to spend an evening out, disregarding Mel’s wishes. Observing the tension between Mel and Lennox, Senator Burke proposes that Lennox move in with him and her grandmother in Washington, D.C.