When Mr Harris suggests that Ritchie needs to widen his social circle, Christine and Richard get him into soccer. Ritchie makes three friends, all girls. Richard is concerned about this until Ritchie's friends become his 'wives'.

Christine has trouble with her sleep schedule after she starts opening the gym at 6am. Matthew struggles with a recent break up. Richard tries to interest Ritchie in carpentry.

Christine upsets New Christine when she takes credit for Richard's birthday gift. Big issues arise as the women compete for Richard's gratitude.