While he rents out his house, Joel and Sam revel in the highs of their temporary living situation and the lows of cleaning up after strangers; as a newly single Tricia prepares for an empty nest, Sam is overcome with unexpected emotion.

At poker night, Fred throws Sam, Joel, and Tiffani a curveball. Sam attends a former voice teacher's concert in hopes of becoming her student again, and Tricia feels the effects of a small town filled with big talkers.

As Mary Jo's behavior worsens, Sam and Tricia grapple with the difficult decision of escalating her care. Tricia pitches her services for Fred's wedding, Joel has a crisis of faith, Sam struggles to get back in touch with her instrument.

Sam and Tricia finally tell Mary Jo why they're temporarily moving her from the care facility. After accidentally blowing his own cover stalking Brad, Joel opens up about his personal crisis stemming from Fred's upcoming wedding.

While celebrating Tricia's birthday, Sam is blindsided by surprising new information about Holly. Then, as Charity's lies continue to affect Tricia's social life, Joel makes a move with Brad - which leads to a misstep with Sam.

Distancing herself from Joel, Sam concentrates on helping Tricia with her blossoming pillow business - which soon faces sabotage from Charity. Meanwhile, Fred attempts to play peacemaker with Sam and Joel.