9th Mar 1976

Buddy hears Kate say something about her, and isn't happy. Also, Nancy walks in on Jeff with another woman.

16th Mar 1976

Kate has to wait until Monday to find out whether she has cancer; Buddy and her friend Laura Richardson have until Monday, when the latter's family is scheduled to move to Detroit.

23rd Mar 1976

Willie meets, and starts spending lots of time with, Salina -- leading to a tiff with Buddy, right when she needs him to help conquer her fear of diving.

30th Mar 1976

Kate's mother comes for one last visit.

6th Apr 1976

As Timmy Jr.'s christening approaches, the whole family (especially Buddy, who stubbornly refuses to take part) relives the painful memories of Timmy Sr.'s death.

13th Apr 1976

Doug resents Willie's attitude towards work, the universe, and everything; a string of burglaries sweeps through the neighborhood.