As Paulie's birthday approaches, he discovers that Jimmy is gay. Lydia finds a new apartment right above the Cucina, and reunites with Mack. Frank and Dolly get an unpleasant surprise when they enter Lydia's new place without knocking and Lydia discovers that Jackie and Mack had a brief affair fourteen years ago.

Lydia advises a jock to pursue his dreams, encouraging him not to drop out of college. Jules returns for her grandson's christening.