Actress Lauren Harris has won herself a part in a soap opera, and is convinced that losing five pounds would make her a better actress. She is also having issues with her mother who is convinced she is anorexic.

When Val hears Richard is bringing his wife to the launch of her new weekend supplement, she brings an escort. Carl is a great success and he offers to spend the night for no extra charge. Val isn't impressed by his theories about her weight gain.