Max is determined to make a good impression on her first day of pastry school, but soon finds herself distracted by Deke, the class clown. Meanwhile, Caroline's new job in the school office is far from interesting.
Deke invites Max and her friends to a party at his dumpster, and Caroline uncovers a secret about his background.
As he and Max grow closer while studying together, Caroline begins to find Deke's constant presence irritating. Caroline, in the meantime, enjoys her flirtation with Chef Nicholas.
After finding out that he actually comes from a wealthy family, Max decides to end her relationship with Deke.
Chef Nicholas closes the pastry school and leaves for France with his wife. Deke invites Max and Caroline to dinner with his wealthy parents at their extravagant home.