With the children gone for the summer, the group anticipated a period of liberation. Yet, three months into the season, it seems summer has dissolved into disappointment. Will is diligently fulfilling every item on “Angie and Will’s List of…

A sense of flux settled over Will as Sophie returned from summer camp, subtly altered, and as the opportunity to be room parent for Douglas slipped through his fingers. Elsewhere, Miggy took on a temporary position at Angie’s law firm, driv…

Angie is thrown into disarray by the unexpected arrival of Derek, her ex-boyfriend of several years and Graham’s father, at her door. She turns to Will and Miggy for assistance; despite his flaws, she finds herself unable to resist him. Els…

Following a disturbing event within their home, Graham finds himself with a growing fear of returning. Angie, determined to restore a sense of normalcy, asks Will for assistance in tidying up. Their efforts are complicated when Angie discov…

Will eagerly accepted the position of coach for Sophie’s soccer team, eager for more time with his daughter, who had grown increasingly withdrawn. His plans to prioritize Sophie and instill in the team the understanding that joy could be fo…

The air crackled with anticipation as dusk settled over Hilltop Elementary, Halloween night having arrived. Children streamed towards the school for a spirited celebration hosted by Douglas. Will wrestled with a dilemma: should he remain wi…

Angie’s initial encounter with Xander, the smooth-talking charmer from her one-night stand, takes a disconcerting turn when she discovers an unforeseen link between him and the group, sending her into a troubling descent. Elsewhere, Douglas…

As Will busied himself preparing Thanksgiving dinner at Douglas’ house, he asked Angie to spend time with Tracy Freeze. Reluctantly, she agreed, only to discover that Tracy was genuinely delightful, save for a secret she kept from Will. Mea…

The arrival of Douglas’s box of 1950s Playboy magazines for show and tell sends a ripple of unease through Angie. She worries her parenting has fallen short and resolves to have a serious conversation with Graham. But Graham deflects, reque…

Whenever Graham pens a letter to Santa, requesting either a snowy Christmas or a reunion with his father, Angie embarks on a quest for snow in Southern California, enlisting the assistance of Will and Sophie. Separately, Rory, Emma, and Amy…

Following Will’s parents' revelation that their own relationship finds inspiration in his – specifically, in his connection with Angie – Will and Angie find themselves obligated to feign a romantic partnership for the evening. Their charade…

Poppy finds herself adrift after news from Ron’s wife, Sharon, throws her off balance. Seeking respite from the unsettling emotions stirring within her, she throws herself into an adventure with Angie. Elsewhere, Sophie tackles the challeng…

When Angie finally determined that Graham was ready to meet his father, Dere, a wave of illness swept through the house. Dere found himself at a crossroads: he could lend a hand or retreat to the confines of his van. Separately, Sophie, ove…

As Graham spends a day of shared time with his son Derek at Ratso’s, Angie, consumed by jealousy, seeks out Douglas’ assistance in subtly hindering their connection. Meanwhile, the twins and Rory consume nearly all the provisions in Douglas…

Valentine's Day has arrived. Will and Angie have found themselves together again, assisting with the student-parent dinner at Hilltop, where the students are offering up dubious fare to eager patrons. Elsewhere, Big Red is back in town, and…

With the Winebrary's rent increase looming, the group rallied together, each contributing what they could to ease Poppy’s mounting financial difficulties. In the effort to help her, they all gained a deeper understanding of generosity and t…

Angie orchestrates a meeting with her affection for Colin by inviting Sophie over for a playdate, hoping to draw Colin's son, Percy, into the equation. Elsewhere, Poppy and Douglas find their first night spent together at Poppy’s house prov…

As Sharon’s labor began, Poppy and her friends rallied around her, offering support to get her to the hospital. They shared their own recollections of childbirth, a collective recounting of experiences meant to ease her pain and distract he…

Will navigates a thorny predicament after discovering something about Angie's new boyfriend, Colin, that she would likely prefer to keep hidden. Concurrently, Poppy and Douglas find themselves at odds regarding their shared future, while th…

Angie tries to offer Poppy solace regarding her entanglement with Douglas, but finds herself unexpectedly grappling with the possibility of rekindled feelings for Derek. Elsewhere, Will seeks to avoid contemplating Angie by showering Dougla…

While Graham and Sophie are at Lance Bass Space Camp, Angie chooses to spend the summer in Barstow with Derek, prompting Will to devise a plan to prevent her from doing so. Elsewhere, Rory and the twins endeavor to stir up jealousy in Poppy…

Angie finds herself adrift in a hazy recollection of the night – a wine-soaked evening spent packing with Will. Unseen by her, Poppy gently nudges Will toward a more honest expression of his feelings. As Angie awaits Derek's arrival to co…