July 4, 1946 to January 14, 1947
Jim and Maureen's mother Mary and young brother Steve leave Horsham to live in Camberwell.
Tom travels to Boston and brings Patti back to be his bride while Norm and Maggie are granted permission to adopt Carla.
Laura moves in next door when Mrs. Jessup and Arthur leave for England.
Jim goes into the plastics business backed by Patti's father.