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15. Anniversary Ball

Virginia thinks that Burt is getting her an expensive gift for their 25th anniversary, so she decides to take him to a dude ranch that is run by a crazy cowboy. But Burt isn't able to enjoy himself because of a secret he is keeping from Virginia.

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When Burt starts explaining his absences with "double excuses", Virginia says it's a telltale sign that he's lying and suspects Burt's old gambling habit has resurfaced. Later, Virginia thinks Burt is lying to hide an anniversary gift he's gotten for her. But the real secret is that he's discovered a lump on his testicle and doesn't want to worry Virginia about it. Meanwhile, in trying to trap Burt into admitting he's gambling again, Barney catches the gambling bug himself and loses the store to Frank.

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