 Matt, Mary, and Lucy make plans to get away from the family for Thanksgiving, but when Eric s sister Julie comes to spend the holidays with them, plans are changed. After the family finds out about Julie s dangerous secret--her drinking problem--everyone decides it would be better to stay home. Eric decides to help his little sister overcome her problem at home rather than seek professional help--whether she wants it or not. Annie is not comfortable with the situation and is only concerned that the children stay safe after an unfortunate altercation between Julie and Simon.