Season 4 {continued}

Charlie, Bailey, and Julia decide to visit their long dormant family cabin up in the Sierras for a couple of days rest and relaxation. Bailey discovers that Annie left and had to be forced into a rehab clinic. Julia confronts an unsuspecting Griffin about Rosalie. On the camping trip, Charlie finally realizes how much his parents death has affected the outcome of his life. He tells Julia and Bailey how scared he is of dying and they each in turn admit their own fears of losing him. Claudia, has been secretly sending away for boarding school applications, figuring no one really wants her around anyway. When Kirsten finds out what Claudia is doing, Claudia explains to her that she would rather leave then stay around and experience the pain of losing another person in her life.

Charlie tries to have a celebratory party now that he's in remission, but every time he chooses a date, someone can't make it. He meets a stripper named Daphne who was a gift for the non-existant party from his old cancer buddy Kevin. Daphne convinces him not to live through this near-death experience and then go on to live his life exactly the same as he used. She also reminds him that having sex is just like riding a bicycle.... Griffin finally admits his adultery to Julia and they go to see a marriage counselor. Julia announces her decision to go to college. Sarah realizes she still has feeling for Bailey as they care together for Annie's daughter Natalie. When Joe says he's getting ready to sell his share of the restaurant, the family decides to buy him out when Bailey expresses his desire to manage it.