There's no "previously" segment, which is unsettling. Instead, Frankie and Brad wish Adam and a group of his friends goodbye as they leave the house for the evening. Adam actually says, "Peace out," which I used to say in 1998, as a joke, because it was old even then. Maybe he's being ironic, but I don't think so. Out on the deck, Brad asks Frankie what's up with her and Adam. Frankie says it's "absolutely nothing." Except for a little making out and grinding now and then. Brad interviews that Frankie claims she's just friends with Adam, but that Brad sees "different intentions." Brad tells Frankie that she and Adam are always talking on the phone and then ending up on balconies alone together, to explain why Brad thinks there might be more to the story. Frankie says that she knows how it looks, but that there is nothing going on. Frankie interviews that she thought it would be cool being friends with Adam, but then he became shady. Frankie says that Adam is a "big hipster guy" with "the lingo and the clothes and that hats." Yeah, I hate it when people appropriate a personality with clothing. Like when people wear Hello Kitty shit all the time. Frankie adds, "Dave is so different than everybody else." She wishes he would come visit so that everyone would know what she's about. Because she's about Dave? She's so original that she has based her whole look and personality on what Dave does? She's actually fourteen and just pretending to be a grown-up, right?
Frankie talks to Dave on the phone and says she doesn't want to live her life on pause for three months. I think this conversation happened after he said he wanted to take a break, and she's arguing that they should stay together. Dave says that maybe not seeing each other could be a test of their love. In my mind, if you have to test your love, you really don't trust each other and you might as well call it quits. Frankie says that she knows she loves Dave already, and starts crying to make extra sure that she gets her way. It totally works, and Dave says that he doesn't want to give up too easily, and asks Frankie to check on his plane tickets so that he can come visit. He adds that he hopes they don't run into her boyfriend. Frankie heaves a sigh and says that he's mean, as if she totally didn't deserve that. Frankie interviews that she's happy Dave is coming, but she wants to know if Dave is committed to helping her fix her mistake. Because that's somehow his responsibility.
Brad suddenly has a pet snake. It's an epidemic of stupidity! Brad sits on the deck and talks to Robin and Mike, her Marine boyfriend. He says that if Dave visits, he hopes Frankie and Dave don't constantly fight like they do on the phone. Robin says that this could bring out a different side in Frankie. A likable side? Because that would be a relief. Robin interviews that it seems like Adam is everywhere, and that she doesn't know how Frankie is going to juggle both Dave and Adam being in the same town. You know, now that they've shown us the gun in the first act (Dave and Adam meeting), that thing had better go off in the third act, or I'm going to be pissed. Frankie walks out and sighs that she'll be upset if Dave doesn't show up at the airport. Robin says that she gave him all the flight information, so why wouldn't he? Frankie says that Dave is just like that. He turns down free flights? I'm assuming Production is paying for this visit. Mike the Marine gives Frankie a look like, "Thank God Robin and I don't hang out here that much, because this girl is a pain in the ass." Or maybe I'm projecting.
The morning, Frankie gets ready to pick Dave up at the airport. Frankie interviews that she's a wreck, because she's so excited to see him. Oh, she's a wreck, all right. Frankie answers the phone, and it's Adam. He actually calls her "biscuit." Isn't that insulting? I would find it insulting. Then again, I'm not Frankie. Thank God. Frankie tells Adam that she's going to the Hustler store. Adam says that it's the "funniest coincidence ever," because he was just headed there as well. I'm so sure. Frankie interviews that Adam won't leave her alone, and that it's irritating. Wow, I can't imagine why he thinks you want to hang out with him. You go out to bars with him, you invite him over, and then you make out with him. How could he not get the hint that he should go away? The nerve. Adam asks if Frankie wants to get breakfast with him, and Frankie says that she can't. Adam asks Frankie if they're suddenly not allowed to hang out, which would be Frankie's cue to say that she'd like to take a step back since she has a boyfriend and all. Instead, Frankie says that she is allowed to hang out with Adam. Frankie interviews that this is not the time to tell Adam not to call her anymore, because it could jeopardize Dave's visit, so she's trying to be neutral on the phone. Frankie hangs up and sighs very dramatically for the cameras. Yeah, how dare Adam continue to call her? I do think Adam is a creepster, but I also understand why he doesn't just get the hint that Frankie wants him to fuck off, since she's never given him any hints to that effect until maybe just now.
Jamie and Frankie head downtown to the Hustler store. Frankie says that she's counting down the minutes until Dave arrives. Jamie interviews that Adam just suddenly popped up outside the store. Well, yeah, because Frankie told him exactly where they would be. If she didn't want to see him, she should have just said she had to run errands. Adam also suddenly looks like Linda Richman from Coffee Talk. I think it's his giant sunglasses. Jamie interviews that it was "super-uncomfortable," and that Adam has attained "stalker status." Does anyone think that Adam is more interested in the cameras than in Frankie? They all go into the store. Adam tells Frankie that she should buy a shirt that says "Sticky Kitty" on the front. Anyone who would wear that shirt should be killed. I'm decreeing it. It's not only gross, it's not particularly clever. If you feel the need to advertise your sexuality on your t-shirt, at least be clever about it. Adam pulls out a Hello Kitty change purse that he bought for Frankie, and hands it over. Maybe that's why he wanted to see her so badly? To give her the gift? Frankie interviews that it was a "sweet gesture," but that Adam should have done it "a couple of weeks ago when [he wasn't] a weirdo!" How dare he not conform to her timeline!
Jamie walks up to Adam and Frankie, carrying a leather riding crop. No, that really happened. She hits her own ass with it to demonstrate its possible usage. Adam asks if she's buying it for her own boyfriend. Jamie says it's a birthday gift. Adam asks whom it's for, and Jamie first says that it's for Adam, and then corrects herself and says it's for Dave. Oops. Jamie then lies that she's going to send it to him, because he's definitely not coming to visit today. Why is Jamie buying a birthday present for Dave? Especially a sex toy? She's weird. Adam hangs out with some employees of the store, which makes me think that he knows the people who work there, and is probably the one who told Frankie about the store in the first place, so it wouldn't be so odd that he was planning on going there today anyway. Jamie interviews that she lied to Adam so that Frankie wouldn't get busted. As the girls prepare to leave, Adam asks where they are going. Jamie says that she has to run some errands. Adam asks Frankie what she's doing, and Frankie says that she's not sure. These two are the worst blower-offers ever. Tell him that you have to do something related to the show. Then he can't come! Frankie interviews that she can't say she's going to the airport, because Adam might follow her. They walk away, and Frankie comments that maybe they should start running.
At the airport, Frankie says that the Adam thing is weird, and although he seems nice, he also seems to have an ulterior motive. Camera time? I'm just guessing. It always bothers me that, fourteen seasons in, they still aren't allowed to discuss how having the cameras around changes people's behavior. Frankie interviews that Dave's visit is "imperative to [her] life." Frankie and Jamie wait for Dave. Jamie suggests that Dave wouldn't just not show up. Frankie nods dramatically and says, "He takes things very symbolically like I do and if he missed his plane this morning by waking up late because it was an early flight, he's going to look at that like, 'I am not supposed to go out there.'" Please go back and read that sentence again. Dave really thinks that if he oversleeps or his alarm doesn't go off or whatever, it's a sign from God, and not a sign that he's fucking irresponsible. Please tell me that was a joke. Jamie seems amused. Frankie interviews that if Dave doesn't show up, she might as well go home because she can't be happy in San Diego anymore. Wow, now I really hope that Dave doesn't show!
There's some footage of planes landing. I'll bet one of those is Dave's plane! I wonder if he is on it or not! I guess that's what I'm supposed to be thinking. Really, I'm like, "I wonder if we have any string cheese in the fridge?" Answer: yes. Awesome. Dave comes down an escalator, carrying his guitar. Frankie spots him and says she's going to piss her pants because she's so excited. She runs over and hugs him. Frankie interviews that she's never been happier to see someone in her life. They make out while Jamie watches. In a confessional, Jamie says that she's never seen Frankie so happy, and that it makes her happy. I think Jamie might be a little too involved in Frankie's life. Frankie forces Jamie to tell Dave that Frankie has never smiled this much since she's been in San Diego.
Back at the house, Dave meets Cameran. Cameran interviews that Dave is very skinny, has a pierced lip and earrings, and tattoos. She concludes that he's "an interesting-looking young man." Blink blink blink. Heh. Cameran has good comic timing. Jamie gives Dave the gift she bought for him. Dave is all psyched that it's from the Hustler store, and whaps Frankie on the ass. She pretends she's mad, but you can tell she loves the attention. In a confessional, Jamie says that she doesn't understand their relationship, but that she can tell they love each other.
In the guest bedroom, Frankie and Dave hug and cuddle on the bed. Dave says he's glad Frankie is happy to see him. Frankie interviews that seeing each other in person helped them to get over their differences. Then I think Frankie and Dave are totally doing it, but thankfully, the blankets are on top of them so you can't see anything. Bleh.
Robin sits out on the deck with Brad and Cameran. She asks what Dave looks like. In response, Cameran says that Frankie has no right to criticize Cameran's taste in men anymore. Cameran tells the others about Jamie's stupid gift, and they all laugh. Cameran jokes that it was difficult to meet Dave, since his name has only been spoken with "frustration and disdain" in their house. Brad asks if he should push Dave around a little bit. Please?
Frankie and Dave walk to the beach. Frankie interviews that Dave is the best person in the world, and that he's perfect. While I think that it's great if you think your significant other is a good person, is it healthy to think that he or she is perfect? And did I just use the concept of Frankie and the concept of a healthy relationship in the same sentence? Dave goes swimming in the ocean wearing only boxers. I want to make fun of him, but when my husband went to San Diego, he did the same thing, although I think he wore swimming trunks. And then the lifeguard yelled that there were violent riptides, so everyone had to get out of the water, and my husband was the only one actually in the water. So when he saw Dave headed for the ocean, he was like, "Watch out for the violent riptides, man!" And I was like, "I hope Dave does get swept away in a violent riptide." And my husband was like, "Wow, you're mean." So he doesn't think I'm perfect. Are we destined for divorce? Frankie wades into the water and complains that it's cold. I hope she doesn't get pneumonia and die! And what if a big boat comes by? Frankie interviews, as we see flashbacks of Adam, that she and Dave need to talk about some things, but that they are avoiding that discussion. Dave tells Frankie that he's glad he came to visit.
Adam calls the house, and Jamie answers. She says that Frankie's at dinner. Adam starts giving Jamie the third degree about what's going on with Frankie. Jamie interviews that Adam knows Frankie is avoiding him, and that he's confused. Jamie tells Adam that Frankie is with her boyfriend. Oops. Adam wants to know all about Dave's visit, and Jamie tries to pretend she doesn't know anything. Adam wants to meet Dave, but Jamie doesn't think that's a good idea. Jamie interviews that she's afraid that Adam will show up at the house and ruin Dave's visit. This is so not Jamie's problem. She shouldn't be this stressed out about this.
Jamie, Brad, and Randy play Monopoly. No, seriously. That's what they're doing. Which is pretty awesome, actually, especially since Randy looks (as usual) totally stoned. Jamie tells them about Adam's phone call, and the boys laugh. Jamie says that Adam was drilling her for information. Jacquese walks over and asks if Adam will pop up at the house at some point. Jamie answers, "Yeah, fool, mos def." She really said that. You have got to be kidding me. Jacquese asks whether Adam will "bring his squad" and "try to throw hands." I need a Real World-to-English dictionary, because I have no clue what these people are talking about most of the time. Randy thinks that Adam will show up to "drop some info" about Frankie, and Jamie agrees that Adam is the type to sabotage.
Frankie and Dave return from dinner. Frankie has a really pretty '50s-style dress on, but she ruins it because she has money tucked into the bodice, for some reason. Jamie calls Frankie over and tells her about Adam's phone call. Jamie feels like Adam is going to pull something and just show up. Jamie interviews that Adam is "capable of doing major, major damage," because he knows he has the power to break up Frankie and Dave. Jamie checks the security camera, which shows the stairs leading into the house. Frankie goes back to Dave. Jamie is way more worried about the potential of Adam's visiting than Frankie is. Frankie interviews that she has no idea what would happen if Adam and Dave met face to face.
And now it's time for the Most Awesome Thing I Saw on TV Last Week. The most awesome thing I saw on TV last week was a movie called Her Last Chance, and it starred Becca Thatcher, and Patti LuPone played her mom, like way to go out on a casting limb there, producers, and is Corky going to play her brother? Which might have made the movie even more awesome. So anyway, Becca is a total druggie and alcoholic with her boyfriend, and they take acid and manage to run up a million flights of stairs and then stand on the roof of a building, but no one actually gets hurt, but then Becca gets busted and is forced to go to rehab, and her rehab counselor is Dharma from Dharma and Greg! And Jenna Elfman is the worst actress in the world. So the best part of the movie is watching Jenna Elfman try to practice tough love on the druggies, and Becca is all, "I'm not an addict" but she totally is. So she plays the game and gets out but her friends (including one Sharon Cherski) don't understand, and soon enough Becca has a relapse and goes back to rehab, but she's all into it this time. So when Becca gets out, she tries to break up with her boyfriend, who has been slutting it up with Sharon Cherski while Becca was gone, and her boyfriend hits her and then sits on a ledge somewhere, and after Becca leaves, you think that he falls off the ledge because he's all drugged up and he dies. So Becca is practically in jail, since she's the last person who saw him alive, but then at the very end, Sharon Cherski comes forward and admits that she killed the guy, because she was jealous, and there is a lot of crying, and I guess Sharon Cherski went to jail, although who really cares? Because it was awesome.
I hope you're all ready for the big Dave/Adam confrontation that they've been hyping for the whole episode! It's now the following morning. In a confessional, Jamie says that she was worried that Adam would pop up, but that he didn't. Wait. He didn't show up? All that hype, and nothing actually happened? That is horseshit. You would think that an episode all about Frankie and Dave (and Jamie) would be dramatic enough without the manufactured Adam crap. Anyway, Dave and Frankie leave the house. Dave is wearing plaid pants, and Frankie is wearing a matching plaid schoolgirl skirt. This is like alternative Supermarket Sweep. Maybe they will have two minutes to raid the aisles of their local Hot Topic. In a confessional, Jamie says she's glad that Adam didn't confront Dave about what's happened with Frankie. Seriously, Jamie is way more concerned about this than Frankie is.
Frankie and Dave go out to dinner together. Dave wishes that his high-school principal could see him now. Yeah! He's a total success! He's on a shitty reality show with his idiotic girlfriend eating dinner in a restaurant! He had better be careful. Nothing else in life will probably measure up to that moment. Stupid fame whores. Frankie interviews that she's anxious to talk to Dave about what happened so that they can move on. Dave says he's confident that things will work out between them. Frankie says it worries her when Dave says that he'll leave her if she shames him on national television. Dave asks if she can really blame him for feeling that way. Frankie interviews that Dave has this "image thing" that "no bitch that cheats on [him] can stay with [him]." So if it wasn't for what people might say, Dave would let Frankie cheat on him as much as she wants? I doubt that. Frankie concludes that she hopes that the part of Dave that's real (his earlobes?) will want to stay with her. Frankie says she only cares what Dave thinks, and not what other people think. Dave says she didn't care about his feelings when she cheated on him. Hee! Good point, Dave. Frankie says that she did. She did? Dave says that he doesn't want to talk about it, because it's in the past. Frankie cries that she wants to fix it.
Later, back at the house, Frankie and Dave lie on the bed. Dave says that there's nothing wrong with doing what you want to do, meaning making out with other dudes. Frankie says that she didn't want to, but that she was drunk. Dave asks the guy's name, and Frankie says it was Adam. Frankie interviews that it hurts Dave to hear the details of her indiscretion. Frankie says that, since then, she has ignored Adam, and that he went away. ["Wow, Frankie really is lying on the bed." -- Wing Chun] Dave thinks it sounds like Frankie was stringing Adam along, and giving him false hope, which she totally was. Wow, Dave really does know Frankie well. And yet he stays with her. Dave condescendingly says that he doesn't think that Frankie made the right choices, but he can forgive her, even though he won't forget. Frankie interviews that she didn't expect Dave to forget about it. Now that Dave knows Adam is the guy that Frankie hooked up with, Dave and Adam are going to meet. Right? Right? Wrong.
Wrong. Dave is packing to head to the airport. He says goodbye to Cameran. I love how Dave brought a guitar on the plane for his long weekend, like he's such a musician that he couldn't live for three days or whatever without a guitar. Cameran interviews that Dave obviously cares about Frankie and makes her the center of his universe, which is why Frankie loves him. Heh.
At the airport, Dave tells Frankie that he was glad to see her, and that he's glad she still loves him. Frankie interviews that she loves Dave, and that she's glad everyone had a chance to see what he means to her, and where she's coming from. It's a little sad to me that Frankie has so little confidence in her own personality that people have to meet her boyfriend in order to get her. Especially when her boyfriend is kind of a douchebag. Frankie and Dave hug and cry, and Dave finally gets on the plane and leaves. Frankie interviews that she did harm to their relationship in the past, but now they've started to move forward.
At home, on a totally different day based on Frankie's outfit, Frankie talks to Adam on the phone. He says that he wants to resolve whatever problems they have between them. Frankie says she's not mad at him. Adam wants to continue being friends, but Frankie says that she really can't talk to him anymore, because it would hurt Dave, and she's already hurt Dave too much. Frankie interviews that it had to be said, and now she's glad that it's over. Frankie repeats to Adam that she's not mad at him, but this had to happen. Adam agrees, and they hang up. I'm still pissed that Adam and Dave never met. Not that it would have been interesting, but it's annoying that they kept building tension for something that never happened.