Ted Louis, who retired from a career in computing, had a passion to try and reform Children's Protective Services. By writing an extensive series of books, we see some of the abuses that particular authority has perpetrated against the ones they are sworn to protect.
Joel's leukemia seems to be in remission. Crane and Eric are finding that time to be together are difficult. Hildy gets married! Crane finds ways to help other, less fortunate kids, through his foundation.