Dave tells Lydia that he has fallen in love with her, and although Lydia returns Dave's affections, she tells him that his feelings stem from his dependence upon her for help with Gus. That night, Dave comforts a frightened Gus by allowing him to sleep in his bed, and, realizing that he no longer needs Lydia for instruction on child care, confronts her with his new knowledge.
Dave informs Lydia that he has fallen in love with her, and although she reciprocates his feelings, she tells him that his emotions are rooted in his reliance on her to assist Gus. That night, Dave consoles a scared Gus by letting him sleep in his bed, and recognizing that he no longer requires Lydia's guidance for child care, confronts her about his new understanding.