It's mid-afternoon on the first day of the second half of the twentieth century, January 1st 1950. In their homes in Seacliff, San Francisco, the members of the Barbour clan are planning to go to the family home to celebrate New Year's Day. Nicky won't be there of course, but there will be a good representation of Barbours as Father Barbour always insists that the Barbour children rally around for a day of reaffirmation.