It's Kate's birthday and Ben worries about what to get her, wanting the gift to be personal but without coming on too strong since their relationship is still in its early stages. Connie plans one of her annual grand birthday parties for Kate, this year's theme is "Kate Gatsby" but Kate confides in Ben that she doesn't like how big these parties have become and he encourages her to be honest with Connie. After a comment Kate makes, Ben realizes his gift for Kate is all wrong, and decides to surprise her with a private visit to the planetarium to the honor the first time that Kate and Connie met. However, all does not go as planned when Kate confronts Connie with her feelings about the party and the two have a huge falling out as a result. Meanwhile Larry recalls having been to one of Kate's birthday costume parties in the past and reveals he and Connie have made out.