Continuing from the previous episode, the Pritchett family arrives in Hawaii. Phil wants to turn the vacation into a honeymoon with his wife, as they never got to have a proper one before (or even a proper wedding, due to the unexpected pregnancy of Haley). Claire is concerned that due to their kids, this won’t be possible, but Phil tries nonetheless. Phil takes Claire to a private pool, abandoning their kids with Mitchell and Cameron. Enjoying their private time, Haley interrupts them by saying she is going to hang out with some older boys. Claire is obviously concerned, but Phil manages to convince her to not worry about it. Later, however, Claire learns from Alex that Haley had tried alcohol and was throwing up in the bathroom. Claire consoles her and tries to say that this would happen every time she tried alcohol. Later, Phil surprises Claire by having a wedding ceremony prepared, allowing them to have the wedding they deserved.

Mitchell is trying to get Cameron to come sight-seeing with him, though Cameron just wishes to relax. Cameron pretends to want to come, though he finally decides not to go on one of his tours. Mitchell ends up going alone, and then returns to relax with Cameron; Mitchell apologizes for wanting Cameron to go with him. Later, Mitchell and Cameron lose Lily by accidentally leaving her in the elevator, though she is eventually found by Gloria. Later, Mitchell and Cameron go to a banana plantation, though they end up losing Lily again.

Jay is eager to relax and eat fatty foods, though a call from his bother reminds him how his father had died at 63 due to his poor health. Jay is inspired to take better care of himself, prompting him to spend the vacation working out and being more active, annoying Gloria who had just wished to relax. At the end of the day, Jay ends up having his back give way, resting in a hammock and being late for his birthday dinner. Phil goes to find him, leading to an awkward moment where Phil ends up lying on top of Jay. Phil helps him back to the party, where Jay reveals to Gloria why he is being more active and that he doesn’t want to end up like his dad. Jay then gives in and relaxes with Gloria, ordering fatty foods as well.

“Hawaii” is the twenty-third episode of Modern Family. The episode originally premiered on May 12, 2010 on ABC Network.

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