Walden’s Dilemma: Zoey and Ava Move In
In the previous episode of Two and a Half Men, Walden (Ashton Kutcher) invited Zoey (Sophie Winkleman) and her daughter Ava (Talyan Wright) to move in with him, on the condition that Alan (Jon Cryer) moves out. This week, they give it a trial run during spring break, and Walden breaks the news to Alan while he’s hilariously attempting to exercise on a ball.
As Walden shatters Alan’s world, Alan’s exercise ball bursts, and he crashes to the floor. Unfazed, Alan insists he just needs a temporary new home and three new balls. Berta (Conchata Ferrell) overhears the news and takes a week off, skeptical about the extra work a 7-year-old might bring. Walden assures her he’ll handle it, but Berta demands a fully funded 401k and a Camaro if she’s fooled again.
Alan’s Temporary Stay with Lyndsey
Zoey and Ava arrive, and Alan leaves for Lyndsey’s (Courtney Thorne-Smith) house after a tense exchange with Zoey. Before he goes, Alan learns Ava will be staying in his room and quickly removes some adult magazines.
With Zoey and Ava settled in, the trial week begins. Zoey needs to run errands, leaving Walden to entertain Ava. What follows is a delightful montage of Walden and Ava’s antics set to “Girls Just Want To Have Fun.” From dance parties to tea parties, puppet shows to finger painting, Walden does it all. When Zoey returns, Walden continues his fatherly duties, putting Ava to bed and checking for monsters (finding a plastic woman in Alan’s closet). The next morning, Walden wakes up to Ava’s face and Zoey’s expectation that he’ll make breakfast. Walden struggles with runny eggs, dry oatmeal, and “bloody dreadful” waffles, realizing the challenges of caring for a child.
Meanwhile, at Lyndsey’s house, Alan is excited for some alone time, but Lyndsey has other plans. She tasks Alan with fixing the guest toilet and replacing a fuse, leading to Alan electrocuting himself and paralyzing his hand. Undeterred, Alan still wants to get intimate with Lyndsey, but their plans are interrupted by Jake (Angus T. Jones) and Eldridge (Graham Patrick Martin) returning for their hidden weed stash, smashing Alan’s nose in the process. Despite his injuries, Alan remains determined to be intimate with Lyndsey, only to be further injured when she unzips his pants. Later, Alan investigates a foul smell under the house and is attacked by a possum.
Walden and Alan’s Heart-to-Heart
Exhausted Walden and battered Alan meet at the bar to discuss their living situations. After some initial denial, Walden asks if Alan would be willing to return, and Alan enthusiastically agrees. They share a heartfelt hug, but what does this mean for Walden and Zoey’s relationship? Zoey had said it was either moving in together or breaking up. Perhaps it’s time for Walden and Alan to return to their bachelor ways.
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