While at first he pretended that he did not care, Bart eventually realizes that he needs Milhouse, and Marge manages to convince Mrs. Van Houten to reconsider.
Mens han først lod, som han var ligeglad, blev Bart efterhånden klar over, at han har brug for Milhouse, og Marge formåede at overbevise Mrs Van Houten om at genoverveje.