Skippy learns that Lori’s father saw them kissing outside the house, which is why she has been grounded since the mixer. She tells Skippy that she loved the poem he sent and that she misses him. They start texting each other more and more. One day, she invites him over to her house. She reassures him that coming over will convince her father of how nice Skippy is.

Howard asks Acting Principal Greg Costigan about taking his second-year class on a museum field trip. Greg is concerned about teaching the boys anything that isn’t in the textbook. He also worries that things might get out of hand with Howard supervising once again. Their conversation turns to Skippy when Greg points out that Skippy has been throwing a frisbee around outside by himself for half an hour. He expresses concern that letting Skippy loose will lead to more trouble. Greg ultimately declines Howard’s request. Before he leaves, Howard mentions Finian’s return and asks if Aurelie might still come back. Greg answers that she is on a holiday cruise with her previously unmentioned fiancé and is unlikely to return.