The buoyant atmosphere surrounding Whitney and Alex’s impromptu wedding day was fractured by Whitney’s mother’s arrival. Meanwhile, Lily and Roxanne found themselves struggling to select a suitable gift for the newly betrothed.

When financial difficulties beset Whitney, she and Alex resolve to pool their resources in a shared checking account; meanwhile, Mark invests in a bar.

Following a startling disclosure from Chris, Whitney resolved to finally confess past deceptions. Meanwhile, Mark made the decision to hire a replacement for the bar staff.

Whitney offered little warmth to the news that Alex had stumbled from a stage during his speech at their university. Meanwhile, R.J. attempted to impart a lesson in chivalry to Mark.

Without a word to Whitney, Alex allows his former fiancée to stay on the sofa. Meanwhile, Lily has a date planned at Roxanne’s apartment.

Whitney, attempting to diagnose the cause of Alex’s worsening allergies, confided in the group that she had a heart condition. Meanwhile, Lily made an introduction, presenting her new boyfriend to her friends.

Whitney receives an unexpected call from a former boyfriend seeking reconciliation; meanwhile, R.J. offers Roxanne his interpretation of a recent event.

Alex fabricated a story for Whitney, claiming a tech seminar required his absence, a deception intended to secure a few days of solitude. Meanwhile, R.J.'s niece began to cultivate a friendly rapport with Roxanne.

Whitney, unburdened by caution, confessed her true feelings to Alex’s notoriously blunt brother. Meanwhile, Lily was secretly orchestrating a date for Mark and Roxanne.

Whitney perceived a positive shift in her father each time he visited and offered her five thousand dollars. In contrast, Alex believed Whitney would be better served by renting an art gallery to exhibit her photographs. Instead, Whitney di…

Whitney felt a distinct lack of enthusiasm when Alex attempted to rekindle memories of his motorcycle past; meanwhile, Lily ordered a new selection of beers for the bar without seeking Mark’s consent.

Whitney’s half-sister came for a visit, the air thick with the weight of a decision that promised to reshape lives. Meanwhile, Alex and Mark made a concerted effort to lift the spirits of a R.J. consumed by a deep melancholy.

Alex and Whitney chose his family's lake house for their honeymoon, only to discover his father already there. Meanwhile, Mark, Lily, and Roxanne spent their time at Whitney and Alex’s apartment.

A flicker of anger ignited within Alex when Whitney's playful rivalry at the low bar crossed a line. Meanwhile, Mark discovered that R.J. harbored a surprising and pronounced fear of spiders.

Whitney requested that Alex spend time with Lily. Meanwhile, in an attempt to inject some energy into the subdued atmosphere of Low Bar, Mark and R.J. initiated a spirited game of darts, their rivalry adding a welcome spark.

A flicker of unease sparked within Whitney as she witnessed her psychiatrist enjoying a solitary slice of birthday cake. Meanwhile, Roxanne, emboldened by a sudden impulse, confessed her affections for Mark.