When Whitney's father comes for a visit and gives her $5,000, she believes he has finally changed for the better. Although Alex encourages her to use the money to rent an art gallery to display her photos, Whitney instead gives the money to Lily who is desperately short on cash. Later, the money trail continues when Lily entrust Roxanne to be the keeper of the $5000 but Roxanne proves to be ill prepared for the job.

When R.J. and Alex reminisce about their former motorcycle days, Alex tries to bring the past back to life. Whitney, not as enthused, demands that Alex not get a motorcycle. Meanwhile, without Mark's approval, Lily decides to order new beer for the bar, benefiting everyone in the end.

Whitney can't hold back her excitement at the opportunity to reconnect with her half-sister, but when the reason behind Lauren's visit is revealed, Whitney realizes she must support her sibling's life-changing decision. Meanwhile, Alex and Mark try to cheer up a newly dumped and depressed R.J. after discovering him soaking in his bathtub.