The Birthday Present

what happens

When a cancer patient is taken by Andrew, Gloria's curiosity about death is piqued. Monica suggests she take a ""ride-along"" with Andrew. Meanwhile Robbie McGregor locks his sister Sarah in a bomb shelter to protect her from their abusive father. He then returns the key to his father's hey-chain. Later on, mailman Chuck Parker comes upon the McGregor house. Robbie answers Chuck's ""easy"" baseball trivia question, then asks about a special package he is expecting. Chuck hasn't seen it, but assures Robbie that he'll keep an eye out. Robbie father, Gary, hollers for him to ""Get in here!"". Robby does, and Chuck gets back in his truck, only to discover the package. Chuck hurries up to the door, but before he can knock, he hears an argument. At the sound of a slap, and Robbie's ""Ow!"", Chuck rings the doorbell. When Gary answers, Chuck presents the package and insists that Robbie sign for it himself. Gary refuses, so Chuck leaves. Gary demands to know what's in the package, Robbie

who made it

directed

Peter H. Hunt

written

Bob Colleary

guest cast

Billed for this episode only — the turn people remember an episode for.

• Benito Martinez as Officer Dave
• Gloria Stuart as Grams
• Skye McCole Bartusiak as Sarah McGregor
• Kirk Cameron as Chuck Parker
• Michael Welch as Robby McGregor
• James MacDonald as Gary McGregor