Jep worries he's put on weight since Jules arrived so he sets out to get back into his “ninja” workout regimen with his friend Dan. This creates an issue with Jep's friend Nicky who had plans with Jep to play videogames. Jep and Nicky get into a debate about the merits of working out vs. being “country strong” and decide to settle their dispute with a series of workout and strength competitions. Meanwhile, Jess takes her friend Emily to the adoption office to help her sign up for foster care. They learn about an upcoming walkathon benefitting the foster care program, so Jess and her friends sign up, and the whole family ends up participating.