Four months later, Emma's climbing her way to the top of the Pinnacle ladder alongside an old flame rekindled. Jack and Izzy settle into blissful monogamy in their newly finished loft. Carmen and new neighbor Hannah start a lifestyle magazine.

Reeling from a huge mistake, Emma seeks solace in Carmen. Izzy tries to focus on completing her doctorate by volunteering at a Homeless Youth Center. Jack decides the time is right for a deeper commitment to his relationship with Izzy.