By the end of summer, Nora has not heard from Justin in three weeks and struggles to cope in spite of her efforts to be brave. Kitty takes a break from the presidential campaign to be with her family, and they insist on taking her out on her birthday. Julia hasn't left the house since the death of her newborn, and Tommy isn't sure how to help her. Kevin has spent the summer happy with Jason, but then Jason gets a mission from his bishop - in Malaysia. Sarah has sex with Joe, but what does it mean to each of them?

Nora and Rebecca devise a plan to help Justin cope with pain; Julia tells Tommy she needs time away with their baby; Kevin and Scotty share an impromptu dinner; Kitty confronts Robert's ex-wife.