Paige and Greg may finally be singing the same song; Claudia intends to tarnish the holidays for Anne; Gary takes care of the twins in Val's absence; Mack means to save Jason from a terrible fate.

Sumner springs some news on Paige; Mack feels helpless when Jason is returned to his brutal father; Paige proceeds with her wedding plans; Gary encourages Val to get treatment.

Mack takes steps to gain Jason's trust, while Jason tries to make peace with his father; Claudia hides her glee upon hearing Sumner's news; Frank struggles with dating; Gary and Karen await signs of Val's recovery.

Mack's family history prompts his concern for finding and protecting Jason; Paige gets wise to Linda's aspirations; Kate catches the eye of a photographer; Frank and Julie reach an understanding.

The Mackenzies rearrange their lives for Jason; Gary gets news from Val's doctor; Frank and Charlotte have their first nondate; Linda's ploy backfires; Kate's new pal Steve stirs up trouble.

Mac determines to get Jason's custody order rescinded or face a jail term for kidnapping; Steve reveals his intentions; Val taunts Gary with more wild accusations; Paige learns of her mother's duplicity.

A friend's return puts Anne in an awkward position; Jason can't seem to escape violence; Claudia's past catches up with her; Gary tries to make a future for himself and the twins; Sumner notices Linda's hard work.