After a fun night out with Sam and Dennis, Nell winds up sick in bed and wanting to be left alone. Meanwhile, Lexi convinces Sam and Dennis to join her for lunch, which spirals into a much longer commitment.

Lexi, Duncan, Sam and Dennis attend an award ceremony for several SoCal Independent editing nominations. Meanwhile, Nell steps in to babysit Sam's daughter, who doesn't seem interested in hanging out with her "fun Aunt Nell."

Nell grows frustrated with Lexi and Edward's relationship; the newsroom staff pulls an all-nighter.