 Sam and Diane are still on their divergent paths to the supposed altar, Diane going on like they re engaged, Sam like they re not. Cliff is hoping for some other romance in his life. Wealthy and all alone in the world Duncan  Fitz  Fitzgerald is a new patron in the bar, and Cliff can see himself on easy street for the rest of his life if Fitz and Cliff s mother, Esther, hit it off and get married. Much to his amazement, Fitz and Esther do hit it off and do get engaged. But much to Cliff s consternation, Fitz and Esther decide to donate all Fitz  excess money to charity. Cliff is no longer as happy about his mother s new romance. But after a little chastisement from Sam, Cliff remembers that his mother s happiness is as important. But everyone s happiness is short lived as Fitz passes away from a heart attack at his bachelor party. Esther is practical about the situation, which hides some deep seated emotions about the person who was about to be her new husband.