James discovers photographic evidence of his mother's secret sex life. She finds revealing pics of herself in his bedroom which turns her on. After a night out drinking she knocks on his bedroom door and reveals the shocking details.
Every man has the fantasy of being a doctor and getting to examine a young woman. To have her think of him as an authority figure, someone whose orders are to be obeyed. Harvey harbors just such a fantasy. This is the second such episode, after Annie has started college, her friends have scattered across the country, and his built-in linkage to young woman in the community has fizzled. In other words, it's time for circumstances to work in Harvey's favor, and fulfill this latent fantasy.
A Story in the Thoughts About The Ex Universe
It's been a dozen years since The Ex left me. Her decisions come around to bite her in the ass, and she turns to me to rescue her. Revenge is, indeed, a dish best served cold!