As Max's dad, Lee, returns to finally be with Lorna, Sean and Max partner up to do whatever they need to prevent this unthinkable act. Meanwhile Ellie asks for advice from Liz and Hunter which puts them into an awkward parenting situation.

Liz and Lorna decide to team up and conspire to sabotage Sean's date with a pretentious ex-boyfriend, Colin. At the same time Max convinces Hunter to help house his flock of pet birds.