Tom tries unsuccessfully to make love to Mary, and Mary consults library books for sex advice. Grandpa Larkin's social worker, Roberta Wolashak , falls in love with him. Tom stays the night with Mae , a coworker. Mary blames herself for her family's troubles. Cathy thinks she's found the man of her dreams.
Heather returns home temporarily.
Mary takes Heather's place as a hostage of the mass murderer. Tom can't perform with Mae. Cathy introduces her parents to her deaf and dumb boyfriend. Mary's friends and family gather outside the Chinese laundry as the police, including Sergeant Foley , are ineffective in ending the hostage situation. Mary tries to reason with the mass murderer.