William Walker (guest star Tom Skerritt) dies unexpectedly at a family birthday celebration. Now his family will be forced to face some new life realities. Kitty's (Calista Flockhart) radio success has led to a TV job offer in Los Angeles, but her New York boyfriend has just proposed. Down to earth Thomas (aka Tommy) (Balthazar Getty) has joined forces with his sister, Sarah (Rachel Griffiths), in an effort to fix the family business, which is in deep financial trouble.