The Gibbons family housekeeper Mrs. Jensen (played by guest star Helena Carroll) arrives.Mrs. Jensen lets Amanda sing in a nite club even though Amanda's father Roger told Amanda she couldn't. Mrs. Jensen explains that she thought it would be okay if she were with Amanda.Mrs. Jensen leaves the Gibbons family for a visit with her sister's husband.
This episode tackles the issue of teen pregnancy. When Erika finds out a 17 year old classmate is pregnant, she's excited--enough that her and her boyfriend want to throw a baby shower. The excitment soon changes when she relizes her friendship is in danger, when her friend has to face real commitment-- and grow up.