Julia's ex-boyfriend Justin visits and fuels Ned's jealousy and anger. Kirsten decides to end separate from Paul and turns to Charlie for help. Sarah continues to trust Albert despite Bailey's reservations. Charlie tries to find Daphne.

As Sarah and Bailey move back to the Salinger house, Charlie and Kirsten's relationship grows as he moves into her apartment. Julia gets close to a visiting female English professor. Claudia's bandmate tries to reunite her with Cody at an R.E.M. concert.