After realizing she has lost contact with her son and daughter, widow Jean Raines makes the decision to get in touch with them again.
Jean is thrilled to be moving to California, however, she finds that her children aren't spending as much time with her as she had planned.
Jean arranges a girls' night out for herself and Jackie alone, yet things don't go as intended.
Jean recognizes it might not be the best use of her time to balance a new career with attempting to enjoy some quality time with Jackie and Freddie.
Jean and Lane decide to change after confronting one another about their own dating anxieties.
When they get together for Jean's weekly Sunday meals, Celia can't wait to show Freddie that Jean doesn't like her.
Fearing that Celia may have trouble committing, Freddie goes to his mother for guidance, while Jackie attempts to start over after losing her job and breaking her relationship with her boss.
Jackie and Freddie fight to see who is able to get Jean the greatest present as her birthday draws near.
Lane attempts to hide everything from her critical mother when she visits the town. To make Jackie feel better about her present struggles, Freddie attempts to hide his accomplishments in his work.
Jean and Sharon decide to take a trip to Vegas before Sharon leaves town.
Danny invites Jean to go on a formal first date with him after his divorce is completed, but things don't go as planned.
Jean gathers her family for an uneventful game night since she worries that they are growing apart.
With the intention of advancing their relationship, Jean and Danny travel to Iowa together.