Thomas, wanting to make sure his friends don't make the same mistakes he has made, hosts a dinner to share with them his thoughts on their lives. Is there someone better to give people advice on relationships? Most certainly!

It's July 4th and independence is on the mind. First for Whitney who shows off his new apartment away from Mom, second for Shep who makes sure that all of the women he's sleeping with attend Whitney's party, and third for Thomas -- fireworks fly and as one chapter ends and a brand new one begins.