Special Guest Stars

Phyllis Somerville As Marlene Recurring

Guest Stars

Alan Alda As Dr. Atticus Sherman Recurring	Connie Ray As Principal Connie Schuler Recurring
Emily Tremaine As Dina Recurring	Kathy Najimy As Therapist Recurring
Liz Holtan As Amber Recurring	Michael Ray Escamilla As Angel Recurring
Roslyn Ruff As Nurse Recurring	Samantha Futerman As Lydia Hye Recurring
Brandon Tyler Harris As Ralph	Emma Noble As Amanda
Heather MacRae As Stephanie

Uncredited

Booch O'connell As Restaurant Patron

Main Cast

Laura Linney As Catherine 'Cathy' Jamison	Oliver Platt As Paul Jamison
Gabriel Basso As Adam Jamison	John Benjamin Hickey As Sean Tolke
Gabourey Sidibe As Andrea Jackson

Recap

The episode begins with Cathy snorkeling, when she suddenly experiences some discomfort and is later seen, being rushed to the hospital. Five months later, in September, Cathy watches from the window of her house. Adam, Paul, and Andrea, burying someone’s ashes in the backyard. The ashes are of Thomas, Marlene’s dog. She has a talk with Marlene, who only she can see, about the surgery she underwent for her cancer. After the burial, Adam leaves with Andrea, so he can drop her to her dorm and also get an opportunity to drive. He is soon going to turn 16 and is really excited about getting his license. Cathy tells Paul that they should throw Adam a party because turning 16 is a big deal. ..

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