Warren wants to marry Hildy, but she doesn't want to distract him from his goal of attending the Air Force Academy. She refuses to marry him until he gets his commission. While Warren is in the academy, Hildy joins to Peace Corps.
Christine grows up on a farm with her father after her mother dies and her appearance is considered old-fashioned by the kids her age. When her father has to go back to Sweden for six months, Christine goes to stay with her Aunt Rose. Aunt Rose helps Christine change her appearance.
Each time Gloria is dating a boy, Ellie seems to become interested and moves in to steal him from her. After Gloria loses Lew to Ellie, Gloria asks Tommy to pretend to be her new boyfriend to trap Ellie.