The group comes together to say goodbye to a loved one; Roxy and Gloria befriend a young Army wife; Roland is offered an opportunity to expand his research work; a fight breaks out at the Hump.
Gloria meets a new man; Jackie's son reveals surprising news; Denise and Frank celebrate their anniversary apart; Joan has a disagreement with Latasha and Maggie; Holly is disappointed when she is unable to talk to Tim.
Denise helps Michael sort through Claudia Joy's clothes; Eddie's impending deployment prompts Caroline to insist on living with her real mother; Gloria regrets moving fast with Pat; Joan struggles to juggle work and parenthood.
