27. The Declaration of Independence

Complete story — includes the ending

While at the restaurant, Daphne points out the chef, her crush, to Emmett, who immediately recognizes him as the mystery man who had hooked up with his mother. He confides in Bay, who tells him not to say anything, but she ends up doing so herself after she hears that Daphne and Jeff almost kissed. Melody is still flirting with Jeff. Carlton is having an event night and while catering, Jeff finds out how much younger Daphne is. In an attempt to make him jealous, Daphne agrees to a date with Travis, but she ends up standing him up to find Jeff back at the restaurant. John, who has been suspicious of Travis' home life, invites him to the batting cages. Kathryn thinks that Regina might be struggling financially. Toby goes back to the church for an event and asks Nikki out. The episode ends with Daphne and Jeff kissing. Title reference: From the 1817 painting Declaration of Independence by John Trumbull.