In the fifth season premiere episode Bonnie gets cold feet when considering her future with Adamand Christy risks failing an important test in order to help a fellow alcoholic. Recurring guest star MISSI PYLE returns as Natasha the birth mother of Jill’s foster daughter.
Christy and Adam clash over an incident at the bar, leaving Bonnie in a precarious situation. Also, Jill’s new boyfriend, Andy (recurring guest star WILL SASSO), has trouble finding a way to impress her.
While Christy tries to get to the bottom of Violet's erratic behavior, Bonnie attempts to get a job.
Christy discovers that she enjoys sex most when there's a risk of getting caught. Meanwhile, Bonnie takes her new role as secretary of the women's AA meeting a little too seriously.
Christy tries to start a relationship with her father, Alvin (Kevin Pollak), while Bonnie struggles to accept the fact that Christy wants him in her life.