The following day is the usual chaos of getting two children ready for school. Amid the hustle, Thea receives a notification announcing her admission into Vanderbilt. Although thrilled for her, Gavin cannot help but feel uneasy about how her college acceptance might impact his efforts to repair their relationship.

Later, Thea heads to the college to finalize her paperwork but runs behind. Rather than risk being late to her plans with Liv and her friend Alexis, Thea calls Gavin and asks him to pick up the girls.

When Thea arrives at Alexis’s café, Liv and Alexis greet her with a small surprise celebration in honor of her acceptance. During the gathering, Alexis asks Thea if she would be interested in creating artwork for the café’s walls, which could be sold onsite. Liv makes a toast to “new beginnings,” leaving Thea excited and conflicted about the future.

The Bromance Book Club gathers at Gavin’s house while they watch his daughters. The men soon launch into a debate about the unrealistic portrayals of romance in the media. Amidst the conversation, Vlad, dealing with gastrointestinal issues, heads to the basement to use the bathroom. Meanwhile, Mack rummages through the fridge and eats Liv’s takeout.

Each man brings a bag of