Nick's friends persuade him to move out of the house. Nick decides to check out a college. Sophie, Shannon and Gene go shopping to buy items for Nick to bribe him into staying home. Nick has a terrible experience at the weekend orientation. Sophie asks Nick not to tell their parents about his experience so that his parents will continue to bribe him into staying home.

Gene and Nick take a personal tour of London's musical landmarks for Nick's 18th birthday. One of their stops was The Beatles' Abbey Road Studios. The vacation almost ends on a sour note when a young exec from Gene's English record label tries to turn their trip into a publicity tour. Gene and Nick get some good father and son time on this trip.