M. E. is frustrated when her daughter, Kelly, won't talk to her about her relationship with her boyfriend. Rene is caught in a bind when Kelly confides in her instead of M. E. When M. E. and Colliar's sex life hits a low point, M. E. suggests they go out on a date. She's disappointed when Colliar turns it into a double date with a potential business client and his wife. The situation becomes more awkward when the couple approaches M. E. and Colliar about partner-swapping. Meanwhile, Rene pursues a famous singer (and longtime crush) when he comes to town. Past: M. E.'s Aunt Harriet dies and leaves her a scary doll. M. E.'s sister, Theresa, catches M. E. and Rene trying to bury the doll; she then uses this information to try to blackmail M. E. and get her own bedroom.