Mel lets her date Travis believe she is an amazing chef, without mentioning that it was Joe who really made their delicious meal. However, when Travis asks to watch her in the kitchen, Mel is forced to turn to Joe to help her out. Meanwhile, Lennox is shocked to realize her friend has a crush on Ryder, but Ryder is surprisingly interested, horrifying Lennox even more.

Mel's attempts to teach Lennox to drive don't go very well, so Joe offers to take over teaching duties. But Mel refuses to let him, so Joe resorts to teaching Lennox in secret. But Joe's lessons go even worse when Lennox gets into a minor accident, leaving Joe to cover up his secret driving school. Meanwhile, Mel and Ryder strike up an unusual and confidential arrangement.