Alex battles to keep her show on the air, and feels betrayed when Norma finds a new job; a patient becomes obsessed with Georgie.

Charley's efforts to adopt Jesse are hampered by a social worker who feels that a black family should raise him; Alex tries to help a homeless former schoolmate.

Charley and Wes annouce their engagement, and fight for custody of Jesse; Alex wants to spend her vacation rebuilding the homes of flood victims.