Owen doesn't have the heart to tell his dad that he has outgrown an embarrassing birthday tradition; Blair learns that Owen is now friends with her ex-best friend Ruth.

When Blair gets in trouble at school, Rachel insists that she and Byron reverse roles. She puts Byron in charge of Blair's punishment while Rachel becomes the fun parent with Owen.

Rachel is being honored for her service to veterans, but Blair is disinerested in attending the award ceremony. Rachel confronts her and learns the root of Blair's behavior.