Marjorie has returned to Los Angeles to help Dave and Deena treat the hearing loss of their one-year-old. Her arrival causes tension between newlyweds Adam and Heather, and coincides with Brian's six-week anniversary of being with Bridget -- a time when he traditionally dumps his girlfriends. Meanwhile, Nicole has trouble finding the right nanny until Deena introduces her to the very capable and handsome Jamie.

Now that both Brian and Bridget have lost their real estate jobs and she has lost her condo, she moves into Brian's apartment, where he has taken a job as the building manager. Brian helps two extremely attractive women, Laura and Stephanie, move into the apartment downstairs. Meanwhile, Deena and Dave discuss whether he should move back home to help with their daughter's ear surgery recovery, Nicole fantasizes about Jamie, her "manny," and now that he's separated, Adam takes a vow of celibacy.

Dave is surprised to see that his new boss, Natasha, turns out to be his former intern. She has re-invented herself from being overweight and non-descript into a sexy, manipulative and shrewd businesswoman. While Bridget is away on a business trip, Brian's downstairs neighbors, Laura and Stephanie, convince him to let them use his apartment for a party that turns raucous. Meanwhile, the still-celibate Adam continues to pursue his law partnership, Dave moves into the guest room back home and Nicole has an erotic dream about her "manny."

While Brian wonders if his relationship with Bridget is the right thing, Laura senses that all is not right between the couple. Natasha's favoritism toward Brian becomes apparent when she asks him - and not Dave -- to coordinate a major presentation for some Japanese clients. Meanwhile, now that Adam has made partner, he breaks his celibacy rule and goes out on a date with Stephanie. And after Nicole and her "manny," Jamie, share a kiss, Nicole no longer thinks he is gay.