Writer: Toni Graphia
Director: Paul Shapiro
Production Code: 1ADA14

First aired: February 16, 2000

Guest star: Garrett M. Brown (Phillip Evans), Diane Farr (Amy DeLuca), Mary Ellen Trainor (Diane Evans), Robert F. Lyons (Hank Whitmore), Amy Kate Connolly (Teacher), Fernando Negrette (Hispanic Man), Eddie Kehler (Driver), Robert Katims (Judge)

Description: Michael has more and more problems with his insupportable foster dad. It comes to a violent argument between the two and Max and Isabel try to merge Michael into their family. Then Michaels care father suddenly disappers without a trace. Liz and Maria are shocked after finding out that the Sheriff and Maria's mother Amy are spending time together.