Max creates a batch of delicious cupcakes, but Caroline insists on being included as a partner in the "brand". Max, protective of her independence, is resistant to the idea of sharing credit.
Caroline becomes convinced that Max is suppressing her feelings about her ex-boyfriend, Robbie. When Robbie casually shows up in their bed—proposing a threesome because "they're all there anyway"—Caroline takes it upon herself to officially "break up" with him on Max's behalf. 2_broke_girls_1x02
Caroline hands Robbie his belongings and tells him off, but this backfires. Max is furious because she wanted to use her own wit to get closure. Max creates a batch of delicious cupcakes, but
By the end of this episode, the total for their future cupcake business venture reaches . protective of her independence