Elaine struggles to move on from Ethan, prompting Mr. Luke to propose a plan. He asks another man, Alex, to pretend to be Elaine's boyfriend to help her get over Ethan. They awkwardly start playing along, facing some disbelief from others when Zoey appears to be involved with Alex. Meanwhile, the idea of the fake relationship escalates when Alex and Zoey plan to go on a date, surprising those around them. The episode ends with the tension of this staged romance beginning, leaving the real feelings and consequences uncertain.