Wanted: Perfect Partner: A Selection from Married in Seattle

Single mom Meg Remington and her teenage daughter begin a conversation.

Daughter says nervously: 'Uh, Mom, maybe this would be a good time to tell you about Steve.'

Meg says absently: 'Who?'

Daughter says quickly: 'Umm, Steve—your date for tonight—the man I fixed you up with through a personal ad. Wanna see his picture? He's a total hunk! Mom, is something wrong? He'll be here any minute. You're not wearing that, are you?'

Meg gasps.

The doorbell rings....