While it is packed with the signature comedy we expect from Will and Carlton, it also addresses the very real, sensitive topic of teenage autonomy and sexuality . 🔌 The Plot: Intercoms and Overprotection
Behind the jokes, "Not with My Cousin You Don't" acts as a heavy exploration of the "anxiety of the surrogate father" .
In a beautifully handled climax, Ashley and Derek reveal to the overbearing guys that they had already decided they weren't ready for sex . They didn't need the boys' interference; they were perfectly capable of making responsible decisions on their own .