After Jack confronts Olivia about what looked to be her special time with Stan, Olivia tells him that what he saw was them as parents coming together, and not them as lovers coming together. Despite trying to advance his relationship with Olivia, Jack does not know if he can compete with the history that she and Stan share. Part of that advancement is taking his new-found woodworking skills to the next level. Grace clears the air with Cliff about the goings-on at the bachelor auction as she prepares for her dinner as old friends with married Will. Will eventually divulges some information to her, that he asks her not to tell Olivia, news which may affect the way Grace views Will and her potential dating future with Cliff. Despite he still being as closed as ever about himself, John embarks on what looks to be the beginning of a relationship with Maryellen. Although Maryellen really likes him, she doesn't know if she can enter into a relationship with all his secrets. As such, she begins to do some digging of her own without John's knowledge. And Seth asks Justine a question, which would take their relationship to the next level. Their different lives may factor in to how Justine eventually answers the question.
—Huggo