The episode kicks off with Georgie Cooper (Montana Jordan) paying a poignant, fleeting visit to his late father's grave, where he hastily summarizes the events of his life, albeit with a tone that barely masks his lack of conviction. His assurance that everything is progressing swimmingly turns out to be a gross exaggeration moments later, as he arrives early at McAllister Garage to receive a gentle yet pointed reminder from Jim McAllister (Will Sasso) about his oversight—leaving the lights on and the keys dangling in the door overnight. Despite the significant blunder, Jim's demeanor remains unusually kind.
Georgie's personal life also seems far from smooth, as Audrey McAllister (Rachel Bay Jones) confronts Mandy McAllister (Emily Osment) about eavesdropping on their heated argument. Audrey swiftly redirects the blame, attributing their discord to the pressure of Mandy's unemployment. The tension shifts when Connor McAllister (Dougie Baldwin) interjects with a request to borrow the car, momentarily drawing attention away from her.
Eager to be of assistance, Georgie offers to lend Ruben (Jessie Prez) a hand with replacing the shocks on one of the vehicles in the shop. However, the endeavor quickly goes awry when Ruben tasks Georgie with holding a transmission recirculator steady and instructs him not to let it drop. Thirty minutes later, Georgie is still struggling to keep the recirculator in place, while Ruben has mysteriously vanished. It isn't until Jim arrives with an urgent call from Missy (Raegan Revord) that Georgie realizes he's been duped. Matters escalate further when Georgie learns that Missy has been suspended from school and needs a ride home.
Armed with an entire bottle of Tums, he abandons everything and rushes to pick her up, arriving slightly late for dinner. Prior to his arrival, it was casually revealed that Mandy's job search had yielded no results. Mandy's mention of expanding her job hunt prompts Georgie to hastily declare his refusal to move, leading to a heated exchange that culminates in him storming out and finding himself at the Medford Emergency Room.
As Doctor Hill (Brian Howe) elucidates to Georgie the nature of his recent panic attack, Jim and Audrey find themselves entangled in a contentious discussion over dinner. Once more, Jim takes Georgie's side, standing up for him amidst Audrey's almost daily anticipation of Georgie's and Mandy's inevitable separation. Meanwhile, Mandy, increasingly distressed by Georgie's absence, dials Missy's number, hoping to catch a glimpse of Georgie's whereabouts. This conversation teeters on the brink of Missy unburdening her school-related woes, but Georgie's timely return prompts Mandy to abruptly end the call. Despite his reluctance to burden her, Mandy persists, coaxing him to reveal his hospital visit. Her insistence helps him acknowledge the myriad complexities enveloping his life.
The following morning, at breakfast, Georgie offers a heartfelt apology for his earlier outburst during dinner. Audrey's somewhat insensitive politeness hints to Georgie that Mandy might have already disclosed his hospital visit. Jim endeavors to comfort him, asserting that emotional struggles are common among men, including himself. However, his advice, suggesting that a regimen of healthy eating and exercise is the best remedy for Georgie's turmoil, rings hollow.
Later in the day, Georgie briefly revisits his father's gravesite, where he unburdens his true feelings. These visits serve as a cathartic outlet for him. Sometime thereafter, he brings Missy along, urging her to share her troubles. Reluctantly, after insisting he leaves, she confides in him. The episode concludes with Missy in tears, acknowledging her isolation, now that Sheldon, Georgie, and herself are often not at home.
