Bill assumes Lauren was chosen to perform a monologue in a theater production at school because the drama instructor, with whom Bill once had a summer fling, is still harboring unresolved romantic feelings. To Bill's surprise, Judy encourages her hubby to milk the teacher's crush for all it's worth.

Bill's turning 40, which should be a time of celebration in the Miller home, but for the fact that Brian is upset at his dad for disclosing to Judy the embarrassing details of a private father-son discussion they had about the body changes of puberty.