Elly, Patrick's mother, returns to California, but is given the cold shoulder by him. Vanessa has gone back to work, but their relationship is still strained, so Raynor takes her away for a weekend beach retreat, but Vanessa still feels the need to "get away", so she goes to L.A. to stay with Elly. Jackie is concerned about Patrick's worsening attitude, and asks Raynor to intervene.