After Liza and Kelsey strike a deal for Colin's novel, an unexpected publicity hype leads to a bidding war. Emboldened by her therapist, Diana introduces herself to Richard, the therapist who works next door.

Liza draws closer to Charles at the Hamptons Book Fair. Kelsey feels erased from Colin's narrative. A famous life coach, whose book Empirical is pursuing, forces Liza to face hard truths.