They plan a barbecue at the Fosters' home. Carol and Frank devise a plan to date and then get married, so the kids don't find out about them getting married in Jamaica. We meet the Lamberts - divorced contractor Frank and his three children: slacker J.T., tomboy Alicia (aka Al), and carefree Brendan and the Fosters - widowed beautician Carol and her children: feminist Dana, glamourpuss Karen, and brainy Mark each living in their separate homes.