Syd and Joanie vie for the affections of a hunky housepainter; Donna launches a plot to help Robbie derail Heather's marriage plans.

While Syd cares for an ailing white-collar crook, Joanie is reunited with Doug, who is wanted by the cops. Meanwhile, Donna digs up dirt on Charlie.

As a fierce storm pummels Providence, Syd aids a family of Chinese immigrants and Jim pursues a lost dog. Meanwhile, Robbie and Heather elope to Las Vegas.