He enters a failed business relationship with entrepreneur Bolling Kiely, whom he despises, spending countless hours telling old college football stories to clients. Donnie moves on with his life, becoming an author and getting engaged to a sophisticated woman named Leslie Stone, while supporting Gavin and Babs through a marital breakdown.
Donnie forms a disappointing partnership with entrepreneur Bolling Kiely, whom he intensely dislikes, sharing numerous stories about his college football days with clients. Eventually, Donnie moves forward in life, publishing books and becoming engaged to Leslie Stone, while helping Gavin and Babs navigate their marital issues.