Patricia Place

When the boys demolish Lois's meagre hopes for a happy birthday, she runs away from home.

When an exhausted Lois falls asleep, Hal goes out for nappies, only to be branded a shoplifter. Meanwhile, Dewey tells the baby a fantastic tale to keep him from crying.

Barney hires a stripper for Marshall's stag do and Robin goes to Lily's bridal shower but finds her gift is out of place.

Katherine is unable to keep some of her secrets; Susan's young, attractive cousin reveals more than expected; a surprise wedding ceremony has its share of secrets.

It's the first Thanksgiving since Debra's parents have been divorced and Debra is thrilled that both her parents have agreed to have dinner with the Barones. However, she soon learns that Warren is bringing a date.

As she considers becoming a doctor, Nurse Hathaway struggles with Dr Ross to save a boy, and Dr Greene treats a couple with unusual symptoms.