Malcolm leans on Lori as he steps back into dating, finding sparks with Grace. But is he ready to leave Lori behind? Joe's silence leaves Lori unsettled, while David repairs the consequences of his actions and Casey's trust. Penelope and Casey grow more estranged while Merritt and Flora go to a high school party and grow even closer.

With their families separated, Malcolm and Lori deepen their new relationships with fun date nights. Grace considers Malcolm's faith-inspired boundaries around sex, while Lori leans on David during Monument Charter Gala prep. Flora reacts to Merritt's actions through songwriting, while Dakota gets between Pen and Casey. It all comes to a head on the night of the school Gala.