Impulsively, Mary starts dating a man named Stephen Linder, who she met at the market. Despite the two having a good time together doing impulsive things like making angels in the snow, Stephen is, according to Rhoda, not quite Mary's type - he's a little short... in the age department. The idea that Stephen is a few years younger doesn't bother Mary, until she confirms that he is exactly eight years younger than she is. In anticipation of meeting Stephen's friends at a party at his place, Mary tries to compensate for their age difference. With Rhoda along at the party for moral support, Mary comes to a realization about whether dating this mid-twentysomething has a long term future.
—Huggo