Val and Lauren restart a spat over Rick and his role in their love lives; Holly and Vince spar over their salary disparities and a Caribbean trip she intends to pay for. As Vince tells Gary, "I tried to be cool, but I can't be a kept man."

Lauren lies about a surprise party for Valerie so she can see Rick, but the truth comes out when the affair lands Rick in the hospital, and Val cannot forgive her friend for the deceit. Meanwhile, Vic has a special gift for Val, but has trouble finding the perfect time to give it to her.