When Ruth Whitney abandons her two children with her sister Barbara is left to take care of them, at first none of them like it but soon they grow to like each other. Then over a year later Ruth comes back saying she wants her kids and Barbara goes to court to fight for custody.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Stockard ChanningBarbara Whitney | Barbara Whitney |
 Stephen CollinsSam | Sam |
 Christine EbersoleRuth Whitney | Ruth Whitney |
 Noah FleissMatt Whitney | Matt Whitney |
 Jenny O'HaraHarriet Rothman | Harriet Rothman |
 Fulvio CecereDet. Barry Fox | Det. Barry Fox |
 Ken PogueJudge Whitlock | Judge Whitlock |
 Ben ImmanuelHarry Weinstock | Harry Weinstock |
| MMichael HiranoWaiter | Waiter |