At his best friend's request, J.D. agrees to take Carla out to convince her that Turk is trustworthy and that she should move back home. What starts out as a friendly drink takes a turn into unknown territory when J.D and Carla take things a little too far and share a "friendly" kiss, something they both decide that Turk does not need to know about. At the hospital, Elliot and Dr. Kelso struggle to maintain their professionalism when faced with a young patient who is suffering from complications after experimenting with erectile dysfunction pills. Meanwhile, Dr. Cox tries to find the balance between being an over-protective father while still trying to be the cool dad after his son falls off the jungle gym.

When the brother of an elderly patient tries to sue his sister's well-intentioned neighbor for helping her decide what course of treatment to take, J.D. begins to question his faith in humanity. Meanwhile, Turk struggles with sharing his true feelings about his relationship with Carla when the two begin couples therapy. On the verge of giving up on men altogether, Elliot reluctantly seeks advice from Dr. Cox on how to catch the eye of the handsome hospital visitor.