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

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

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

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