Rita argues with the new neighbour Chuck because he plays loud music at all hours of the night. When Patty learns that Chuck is a bass player, she invites him to join the band, but to an unsatisfactory result.

Rita is inspired by budding-designer Hallie to plan a fashion-show fundraiser, but gets discouraged when she sees the dress Hallie has made for her. Meanwhile, Shannon asks Jay for help with learning how to stack cups.