After the divorce from Michael, Tessa raises her daughters Kate and Lara alone. None of them can stand Michael's new young wife Carolyn, a model. But when Tessa learns that she's suffering from cancer and soon will die, she tries to get her kids to accept Carolyn as new mother. She takes them on a trip across the country to her father Jacob's ranch in Wyoming. During this trip, Tessa tries to teach Carolyn about the responsibilities involved in raising kids.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Jill EikenberryTessa | Tessa |
 Laura LeightonCarolyn | Carolyn |
 Lloyd BridgesJacob | Jacob |
 Rosemary ForsythDr. Angela Crane | Dr. Angela Crane |
 James ReadMichael | Michael |
 Monica ParkerMarie | Marie |
| SSarah MartineckLara | Lara |
| MMichael CovertTrucker #1 | Trucker #1 |
| WWilly ParsonsTrucker #2 | Trucker #2 |
| GGloria CamdenWaitress | Waitress |
 David Jean ThomasGas Station Owner | Gas Station Owner |
| MMichele HarrellSecretary | Secretary |
| FFrancis von ZerneckDirector (as Frank von Zerneck Jr.) | Director (as Frank von Zerneck Jr.) |