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.

As his 60th birthday approaches, Jim reluctantly considers early retirement. In another plotline, Joanie grooms dog-lover Doug for a career as a pet-food executive.