Alex proposes a line of jewelry to Simon; Frankie and Beatrice feud over the upbringing of Frankie's baby; and Reed is caught in a test of wills between her father and Kirby.

Teddy learns that a friend has AIDS; Alex enrolls in a writing class taught by a famous author; Frankie drives Georgie's family crazy.

During Frankie's first Hanukkah, a swastika is painted on Mitch's storefront; John's dad shows up to make peace.