Caroline accepts Richards marriage proposal. However, they have very different ideas about how the wedding will go. Richard drops a bombshell when he reveals that he has a son from his brief marriage to Julia. They decide to go to Italy.

Caroline and Richard are about to leave on holiday to Boston when Joanie, Caroline's old classmate, shows up looking for help getting her book published. Del has trouble dating a woman who is taller than him. Annie takes care of a parrot. (This episode is 15th in the season in syndication, though it never aired during the initial run.)