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Present: Mary Elizabeth helps Rene prepare to meet Bill's kids. Each year Mary Elizabeth debates whether or not to plan a birthday party for Colliar. She always does, despite his protests and arguing, and he always has a great time. This year, again, Mary Elizabeth and Colliar get into an argument about his party. When he doesn't show up the next afternoon after work - or for the party - Mary Elizabeth is furious. Her anger soon turns to fear, as there seems to be no trace of him. Bill begins to search as Rene tries to calm her friend. Finally, Colliar turns up at a hospital far away, apparently having been through a dramatic and violent ordeal. Mary Elizabeth is thrilled and relieved to have her husband back. Rene and Bill cannot hold back any longer, and end up making love, and then getting engaged.

Past: M.E. and Rene desperately want to buy "sea monkeys," but cannot come up with the money. Colliar says he makes money on his paper route, but M.E.'s mother, Catherine, tells her that paper routes are for boys. In desperation, M.E. steals a dollar from her mom. The girls and their families are devastated to learn that President Kennedy has been assassinated. They mourn at their respective churches and homes. As everyone deals with their sadness, M.E. confesses to her mother about the theft. Catherine is not even upset, just happy to have her family around her. Colliar is surprised when M.E. actually shows emotions. After the girls finally save enough money to buy the sea monkeys, they decide to send them to John-John (Kennedy) to show their support. Add a recap »