When Felicity learns a male called the admissions office requesting a copy of her application essay, she assumes it was Ben---the subject of said essay---and sends him a copy. Meanwhile, the Porters pop up in New York again.

After Noel acts on his feelings for Felicity and kisses her during a game of Boggle, the two decide to go on a "maybe date" to discuss the future of their relationship; Julie befriends an aspiring filmmaker.