Dr. Clem Scasino is a teacher. Zoë went on a date with Clem when she was in high school. He had bad grades and thought she dropped Clem dropped out in junior year, but he was actually admitted to college early and got a doctorate in biology. When Zoë comes to the school where he is working for summer classes, Clem tries to woo her despite her obvious disinterest. Zoë's Mom sets her up on a blind date with Clem, further encouraging him, and Zoë allows her mother to think that she and Clem are dating because it makes her happy.