Joe sends his book to a publisher and they pick it up, but he decides to use the pen name "David Chicago" as his co-workers on the police force do not support creativity.
At a book reading, his wheelchair and monotonous voice intimidate the children and Peter decides to step in for him, becoming a success.
Meanwhile, at a coffee shop, Brian obsesses over a runner named Chloe (voice by Mae Whitman) he sees and tries to impress her, scoring a date.
Brian continues his workout and becomes more pretentious, annoying the family, and develops an in-shape yet rather gaunt figure which exposes his six nipples and frightens Stewie.
As soon as the race starts, Brian's leg snaps due to joint damage from his excessive working out and he is immediately run over by the other runners.