The doctor’s Halloween house call took an unexpected turn when it became clear Mel was not merely a patient. The truth of her past – a life steeped in teenage witchcraft – emerged, revealing a desperate need for her unique skills in a confl…

The newly-married Mel and Joe found themselves at odds over a cherished family heirloom: the right to place it atop their Christmas tree.

The cancellation of their Tahiti honeymoon, a casualty of Mel’s broken leg, prompted Joe to arrange a secluded cabin retreat as a surprise. Yet, their idyllic escape soon devolved into something far from dreamlike. Separately, Lennox strugg…

Dani yearned for a date with a boy from school, but Joe dismissed her, deeming her too young. Determined, she persuaded Mel to accompany her, placing Mel in an uncomfortable position: desiring the role of cool stepmother while simultaneousl…

Joe desires Mel to discontinue her birth control so they may begin a family, though she remains hesitant. He invites Nate and Gillian over, complete with their newborn, hoping to sway her decision. Elsewhere, Lennox endeavors to assist Zand…

Eighteen years had passed since Ryder’s birth, and his family assembled for a video call, eager to celebrate. But as the connection flickered to life, the computer abruptly died. Joe, ever the optimist, declared he could repair it, yet Mel …

A delicate porcelain figurine, a wedding gift from her relatives, sat heavy in Joe's hands. She needed to return it, a task she approached with a degree of reluctance. Just as she was contemplating the best way to explain the return, a mess…

Mel finally understands the root of Joe’s resistance to Dani’s musical aspirations.

Seeking to foster deeper connection within the family, Joe instituted a complete weekend moratorium on cell phones and computers. However, this well-intentioned decree might prove to be a source of unforeseen trouble when a job offer hinges…

A wave of disbelief washed over Joe when he discovered Dani had brought friends to the house without his knowledge, shared wine with them, and then concealed the whole affair. Elsewhere, Mel harbored a distinct displeasure regarding Lennox’…

Lennox intends to join her professor in Colombia; Joe desires that Dani confide in her mother regarding her heedless actions.

Mel and Joe are eager to begin a family. Meanwhile, Ryder grapples with uncertainty about his path forward.

The news of the pregnancy test and Ryder’s decision to enlist in the Navy had left Mel and Joe reeling. Ryder, in their view, was woefully unprepared for such a commitment, and so they devised a plan: to subject him to a demanding, simulate…

The revelation of the small devil tattoo on Mel’s lower back proved a significant disappointment for Joe, a sudden and unwelcome distraction during their intimate moments. Elsewhere, Lennox and Zander found themselves navigating the challen…

The book club, a gathering Mel had orchestrated, had brought an unexpected turn of events for Joe. He now found himself in a delicate situation, entangled with the celebrated author of bondage romance novels who was a guest that evening.

Joe’s new job demanded impossible hours, forcing him to consume a steady stream of energy drinks just to remain conscious for Mel’s meeting with Hank. The wealthy backer held the potential to fund her Congressional campaign. But Joe, wired …

Mel attempted to persuade Joe to encourage Gloria to have a will prepared, but he balked at the suggestion. Consequently, Mel invited Russell to speak with Gloria herself. The invitation rankled Gloria, yet Russell’s easy charm quickly disa…

The world dissolved into white for Mel and Joe, a sudden, suffocating embrace of snow. They had been on a ski trip, caught in the unforgiving roar of an avalanche. Then, a different kind of thaw began. When their eyes fluttered open, the la…

Mel feigned delight at Joe's birthday present, a performance intended to mislead her. The gift was a deception; beneath the surface lay something far more significant. He had commissioned a unique wedding ring, a piece she loathed with a fi…

The evening's family game devolved into an unexpected unraveling, each question and response chipping away at the foundations of relationships. For Mel and Joe, the familiar ritual exposed long-held tensions. Similarly, the game brought to …

Mel chose to launch a "Healthy Diet" campaign in support of her senate bid. However, a voter captured her in a moment of indulgence, photographing her eating a Piggy Burger. The voter then shared the image online, accompanied by a scathing …

News impacting her Senate campaign sends a wave of anxiety through Mel and Joe. Separately, Ryder receives his directives from the Navy, while Lennox and Zander experience profound shifts in perspective following a near-fatal car accident.