Frannie and David Young have been married over twenty years, have two kids, busy jobs, a house in the suburbs and a dog named Max. To keep the romance alive in their relationship, they plan a "date" twice a month. Their block of time together includes very few rules—no kids or dogs, but requires an open mind. Frannie and David take turns planning dates, depending on the NFL's schedule and how the planets are aligned that particular month.

In this second short story in the series, Frannie chooses a hands-on French cooking class as their outing. As they struggle with the "right" way to spice up their lives (both in and out of the kitchen), they discover that their strength as a couple depends on their ability to "wing it." They also discover that "winging it" with raw oysters, a bottle of wine and an eccentric French cook can make for one interesting date.