Ep 15. Stand by Me

As Kirsten seriously questions her future with Paul, Charlie's efforts to encourage her not to give up only rekindle memories about their own failed attempt at marriage. And upon learning that Sarah has been in touch with Albert following his release from jail, Bailey is stunned to discover that she's offered her help. Yet, when told that she's invited him to their apartment, Bailey convinces Sarah to pick a more public place to meet. Meanwhile, when Justin returns home for his parent's wedding anniversary, Griffin tries warning him about Julia's abusive relationship with Ned. And in order to stem a budding romance with Claudia, Griffin arranges for Cody's former girlfriend to sing with their band. At the anniversary party, Justin fails to see anything that suggests Ned poses a threat to Julia. Yet, after Julia meets privately with Justin, Ned explodes and hits her again. With her marriage all but over, Charlie insists that Kirsten move in with the family until she can decide what to do next. While helping arrange Kirsten's divorce, attorney Martha Leviton suggests that Charlie take a look at what she found out about Daphne. Meanwhile, even though Albert's unexpected arrival at the loft helps Sarah regain her confidence, Bailey refuses to accept that he deserves another chance. Although Justin wants to meet before returning to school, Julia heeds Ned's advice and refuses. But when he tries to see her anyway, Ned convinces him that Julia is in no danger. After Albert is suspected of shooting a neighbor during a robbery, Sarah learns that he used a pistol stolen from her apartment. And while she and Bailey square off over his hiding a gun in their home, Sarah realizes that Albert is beyond her ability to rehabilitate him. Finally, as Cody reassures Claudia that he has no intention of starting over with his old girlfriend, an examination of Daphne's background convinces Charlie that he has to get her back.