Em's determined to finally tell Greg about the book she's writing. An unexpected dinner invitation sees Em take drastic action to prevent Greg finding out the wrong way.

As Greg and Em try to resolve the tension over Em's book, the Butler House prepares for Brad and Nadia's wedding.

When Em's pompous father and stepmother come over for a family BBQ, Greg attempts to ask them for money while Em stokes the fires of familial conflict to generate material for her book.

Who doesn't love a hard rubbish collection? The Butler family is seriously low on personal space and need to throw out their old things so uncle Brad can move into the cubby house.

Greg and Em implement a screen ban to give the family a break from technology. It turns out to be a great idea, in theory.

Terry recommends that Greg have a vasectomy to simplify the contraception, and Marlo recommends that Em do something dangerous (like skydiving) to kick-start her libido.