At Carmen and Hannah's magazine launch party, Emma corners Izzy in a Hail Mary attempt to get her back. Nina gets stood up so Shaun offers to be her replacement "thesis date. Good news for Carmen's magazine means bad news for Dave.

Jack and Emma pressure Izzy to give Seattle a chance, and she volleys back an ultimatum. As Carmen's dreams come true, the Amaris come to a stunning resolution to their career/childcare dilemma. Nina is stuck between a Shaun and an Andy place.