A visit to Cat's college makes Teddy fear her daughter will become an alcoholic; Alex clashes with animal-rights activists.

A fired employee takes Teddy hostage, but Bolt offers himself in exchange; Wade tells Alex he is remarrying.

Worry over chemotherapy makes Alex more sarcastic; Teddy offers to sell her shares to help Simon ward off a takeover; school officials notify Georgie and John that Evan is a genius.

Trevor runs away from the rehabilitation center; Teddy doubts Falconer's innocence in an excessive force case; a new assistant aims for Alex's job as host.

Frankie hopes for a miracle when Thomas George disappears from a Christmas tree lot; Norma asks Big Al to donate sperm so she can have a child with her partner.

Love is in the air when the sisters decide to take a break and head to a south-of-the-border resort for some rest and relaxation.

Reed is sentenced to community service in an AIDS hospice; Big Al learns he needs a heart transplant; Gabe fades in the shadow of Teddy's spotlight.

Alex is delighted to learn that her show might be broadcast nationally, but is hesitant about the sacrifices involved.