After 10 dates, Christine faces a critical moment in her relationship with Burton, whether to let him meet her son. When she relents, she is thrown for a loop.
Christine's attempt to promote racial and ethnic diversity at her son's exclusive private school has unintended consequences.
Following Christine's breakup with Burton, everyone expects Christine to fall apart emotionally, but she insists she is fine and looking forward to spending time with her best friend: herself. Christine realizes she really did care for Burton.
Christine refuses to give in to pressure to have a ritzy celebration for Ritchie's birthday and hosts an arts-and-crafts party at home.