Sam's friendship with Rhonda is growing and Nick is determined to continue photographing the family for his article. Meantime Daphne is playing emotional games.

Sam and Daphne discover a new kind of friendship, creating a problem for Sam and Rhonda. Nick is concerned about Rob and Angie but is still determined to go through with his article.

Sam, having arranged a surprise for Daphne, is disappointed to discover she is not free. Worried, he decides to find out why.