As she prepares David's room for his homecoming, Miriam asks Harold not to preach responsibility to their son. Harold is just relieved that David has given up those "cracked notions," and Miriam responds by reminding him that David is coming home because he sensed Harold's illness. He won't have his pity, Harold says. Miriam responds, "But you might want his love."
Sean comes home from work, weary and discouraged. However, there is good news awaiting him: Fiona is coming home—without Shane. Relieved, he thinks that perhaps there is a God.
Bill calls Thomas with news that the family is taking a trip to the Grand Canyon. When no one picks up, he leaves a message. Before he hangs up, Andy says that Thomas can always reach them on his cell, and mentions that when Thomas.....
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