Steve and Lovita square off against each other in sleazy campaign tactics when they run for one open slot on the apartment building tenant board.
Regina tells her staff to act professionally when they interact with their significant others at school. But her advice falls flat when Bullethead catches her hugging Steve in her office. Meanwhile, Cedric is upset by Lovita's lack of interest in him.
Lovita advises Steve to give Regina a duplicate key to his apartment to show how serious he is about their relationship. Meanwhile, Lydia downplays her intelligence to help her boyfriend, Arthur, feel better about himself.
Steve's parents are coming to town to visit, but to avoid the pressures of marriage he excludes Regina from their dinner plans. Cedric advises Steve to write down his feelings on paper to help him explain the reasoning behind his actions.