The expert that was hired by Tripp's friends' parents is a woman named Paula, who specializes in helping adult children who still live at home to launch into independence. Al and Sue decide to hire Paula to help Tripp move out on his own. At first, Tripp is resistant to Paula's methods and charms, but he eventually starts to see the benefits of living on his own.
Meanwhile, Tripp meets a beautiful woman named Kit and starts to fall for her. However, Paula informs Tripp that Kit is actually one of her clients who she has hired to help him move out. Tripp is devastated by this revelation and feels betrayed by Paula. As he processes his feelings, Tripp starts to realize that he needs to take responsibility for his own life and make the decision to move out on his own terms.
With Paula's encouragement, Tripp finally decides to move out and start his own life. As he settles into his new place, he starts to explore his independence and build a relationship with Kit. Through this journey, Tripp learns valuable lessons about taking control of his own life and finding his own path to happiness.