Christy's evening alone takes an unexpected turn when she meets her attractive, single neighbor, Andy. Meanwhile, Bonnie and Alvin's romantic plans are derailed by Alvin's ex-wife, Lorraine.
Depressed that she has been a waitress longer than she intended, Christy moves toward a career change. Meanwhile, Bonnie and Alvin try to revisit their youth.
Christy discovers the shrine Bonnie has built, and tricks her into therapy, which backfires on Christy when Bonnie latches on to a mechanic who vaguely resembles Alvin.
When Christy gets promoted to manager of the restaurant, she discovers that being the boss comes with its own set of problems. Meanwhile, Bonnie encounters a nemesis in the building who wants to have her fired.
After Claudia almost catches Christy and Gabriel together, Christy finds that she enjoys lovemaking when there is a danger of being caught. Meanwhile, Bonnie becomes secretary of the AA's women's meetings, but takes the job too seriously.
Christy and Bonnie are shocked to discover that Violet's new boyfriend, Gregory, is a psychology professor at the junior college, and also twenty-three years older than her.
After Christy and Bonnie get Jodi, a recovering drug addict back on her feet, they find themselves addicted to the rush of helping others and take on a new "project": Michelle.
Christy is overjoyed when Violet wants to improve their relationship and spend more time together, while Bonnie tries to win over a disgruntled tenant.
Christy and Bonnie try to be supportive when Regina tells them she no longer thinks she is an alcoholic, while Wendy tries to convince the others to attend a sober holiday dance.