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The first time beautiful, wealthy Lisle sees John, she knows she loves him. But can this handsome John Sargent overcome grave danger and deceit to save his country - and the woman he loves?

On payday, Grace discovers her paycheck is being held by the IRS. Russell's wife tells him that she wants him back. Grace and Russell fight the next day, but he still comes to her rescue when she is stuck with the IRS.

Grace's car breaks down. She gets fed up and decides to sell it. She takes a car loan from her company and buys a used car with Wade and Russell's help. Libby's friend Sam visits and they play house. When Sam's mom catches the kids kissing, she freaks out and takes Sam away.

Grace's sisters come to visit for her birthday.

Quentin is in yet another fight at school and Grace tricks the teacher into canceling his expulsion. Grace finds a counselor for Quentin. Patrick is teething and Libby has a fever.

There's a new guy at work who's interested in Grace. Grace runs into Vickie at the pharmacy, who later comes to her for help. Wade asks Russell for advice about having a baby.

After divorcing her abusive husband, single mother Grace becomes one of the two first women hired at the local oil refinery. She is called away on her first day of work when her oldest, Quentin, gets into a fight at school. Grace's friend sets her up with Russell, a pharmacist also coming out of a bad marriage.

Nadine discusses starting a family with Grace. Grace's supervisor Bill lies to his wife about helping Grace build a jungle gym for her kids as an excuse to go to the track. His wife confides in her and tells her that she knows the truth. Wade has a long talk with Grace about his job.

Grace goes on a blind date with a man who admits that the shirt he's wearing was "found" on top of the neighbor's trash. His repeated demonstrations of frugality wear Grace down. Meanwhile, Libby is having a difficult time relating to her baby brother.

Grace decorates for Christmas with Russell's help, but Quentin is sad and misses his father. Grace's sister Faith collapses at work, so she and Russell rush to Alabama. They bring her back home to spend Christmas with them.