Laurence tries to win Jane back and she throws a New Year's Eve party that promises to change many people's lives.

Jane and Laurence grow farther apart when their baby is kidnapped by a disturbed man.

Jane and Laurence's quarrel over having young Michael circumcised uncovers hidden prejudices.

Jane's investigation into group therapy uncovers a problem in her marriage and in that of Val and Andy.

Jane continues helping people from her hospital bed as a black nurse faces the anger of her superior and Val runs off with Andy Evol.

Jane and Laurence wait for their baby while attending a baby care class run by a strange woman and trying to help Michael deal with a fight with Rob.

Jane encounters a broad range of opposition when she decides to stop working and be a full time wife and mother.