""advantage Richard...""

An old friend for the past 30 years suddenly reveals to the Chapins that he has been hiding his homosexuality all that time.

""Laura...""

When Nicky's teacher comes to talk to them about his difficulties learning how to read, Libby feels pangs of guilt that her son seems to be inheriting her learning disability.

""breaking out...""

Libby's ex-husband makes a surprise visit to the Chapin home.