Tanaka grieves about the loss of his son, Shingo. He is initially opposed to training Frank as a member of the Tanaka clan because he is not part of the family lineage but becomes persuaded by Frank's persistence.

Zuko's uncle tells him of his family history which involves grandfather's who opposed one another. Realizing that both good and evil are within him, Zuko has to decide which side to fight for.

Our everyday reality is shattered when people are in love. It reflects people's longing for passion in their lives.

Most of the boys in the cul-de-sac find Nazz particularly attractive one day. They attempt to woo her in order to get more of her attention.

The President asks his assistant, Donna, to talk to one of her former teachers on the phone, as they recently found out she was retiring. Once Mrs. Molly Morello is on the phone, Donna mentions that she is in the oval office with the President of the United States because of the profound impact Mrs. Morello had on her. This scene can be used during new staff training to discuss the impact that teachers make on their students.