Thomas and Susan have married without letting their families know, they plan to let both parties know, but there's a surprise waiting in store, it's a mixed race marriage.
Thomas and Susan are temporarily living with Aunt Dorothy, but need to find a permanent home, their families take it upon themselves to determine where the newlyweds should stay.
Susan and Thomas move into Dorothy's basement apartment, but have no furniture to speak of, their respective families take care of that.
Winston clashes with his dad over his inability to get a job, Thomas also feels bad for relying on Susan to bring home the bread. William and Edward are both looking for staff, but will either boy be good enough for the roles?
Susan is busy baking a birthday cake for dad, Thomas has gone out of buy a gift for dad, unfortunately for the couple it soon becomes apparent that both of their dads share the same birthday.
Thomas ends up in bed with flu, prompting Annie to come and fuss over him, later on Susan returns home with flu, Matilda arrives to look after her. Peace turns into chaos when Edward and William arrive after work for a home cooked meal.
Thomas and Susan are finally settled in, and throw a housewarming party, inviting their friends and parents. Susan isn't amused to learn that Thomas has invited his ex, Susan's former room mate, Phyllis.