#104 THE PRODIGY               (Original air date: 9/24/96)
 

Written by:	Deborah Starr Seibel
Directed by:	Gene Reynolds
Produced by:	Martha Williamson, Jon Andersen & R.J. Visciglia, Jr.

Guest Cast:

Pam Riley	Gail O'Grady
Trevor Riley	Benjamin Salisbury
R.J.	Joe Walsh

This episode finds the Greene family in Evanston, Wyoming for the Graham Riley Music festival, named after the fictional gifted rock legend who died of a drug overdose. Josh gets part time work stringing guitars and meets Trevor Riley, son of the legendary musician. Fearful that he'll meet the same tragic end as his father, Trevor's mother forbids his interest in music. Recognizing the boy's talent, Claire pays a visit to Trevor's mother and tries to persuade her of the importance of nurturing her son's talent. Josh overhears his mother's comparison between him and Trevor and feels worthless. When Trevor tries to help Josh with a song, Josh brushes him off. Dinah discovers her mother's connection to the legendary rocker while doing research for a homework assignment. In the news clipping, Claire is pictured in a group photo with Graham holding a marijuana cigarette. Claire's past catches up with her as Dinah and Josh confront their mother over her alleged drug use and her connection to Graham Riley. Exposed, Claire has to explain to Russell that she was involved with Graham Riley for a short time, and never mentioned it because she was ashamed of the way she behaved, following him across the country like a groupie. Tension builds as Trevor disappears the night of the open mike contest. The Greenes split up and search for him.

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