Season 9, Episode 23 - "It's Late"
19 September, 2005
The entire Glen Oak community and church congregation is up in arms when Lucy gives a contraversial speech in her Sunday sermon about working mothers in general---and people lash out to her in public. Eric and Lucy also have a big argument over the matter and her insensitive comments. Annie and Eric prepare for the arrival of Colonel John Camden and Grandma Ruth on how to tell them about Mary and Carlos divorcing, and not letting the rest of the family tell them prior before they do---particularly the twins. Engaged couple Simon and Rose (guest star Sarah Thompson) drop by in Glen Oak to spend time with the family with the arrival of Simon's grandparents, whom Rose wants to meet and also spending time with Martin and his new girlfriend Sandy. Also, hints go around that Martin may have lost his virginity to Sandy. Ruthie is also spending time with couple Meredith and Jack, but may be becoming a third wheel in their relationship.
