Backstage, Thea helps the twins get ready before meeting Gavin. She is surprised and unsettled to see him well-dressed and unusually flirty. When a fan approaches Gavin, his disapproval of Gavin’s teammates and apparent discomfort with Gavin’s stutter prompt Thea to silently offer support by holding Gavin’s hand.

After the show, the preschool principal informs Thea that her letter of recommendation will be ready next week. Thea then tells Gavin that she applied to Vanderbilt to finish her degree. Gavin asks when she made this decision, unintentionally sparking an argument that is cut short by the arrival of the twins. Trying to ease the tension, Gavin suggests they all go to their favorite restaurant, Stella’s. The twins are thrilled, but Thea is frustrated by the sudden plan. Gavin offers to drive both girls, but Ava insists on riding with Thea. During the drive, Amelia reveals that Ava now sleeps with Thea every night because she fears the dark, which concerns Gavin. When Amelia asks what Gavin is afraid of, he deflects with a lie, saying “clowns,” though his real fear is losing Thea and the girls.