Ryan has trouble focusing on the job. A client gives him some perspective. Ryan and Liv reunite on a gig.

Ryan meets with his estranged mother Lena and tries to connect with her. Jay asks Ryan for a favor; and Geoffrey tries to get a little closer to Ryan.

Ryan gets some cooking tips and family advice from his land lady, Rosa; Liv gets a reality check from Joel; Lena tries to understand Ryan's love of cooking and Ryan visits his agent Don Dixon to talk about his 'plan'.

Ryan visits his mother Lena and gets a dose of reality from her treatment counselor Lorraine Munson. Liv has second thoughts about her future but her gal pal Charlie keeps her in check. Julien Massi has a few friends over; Ryan finds comfort in Rosa.

Jay has a proposition for Ryan. Ryan gets a surprise guest at his supper club that makes for an awkward evening. Rosa gets caught off guard.

Rosa questions Ryan's mother Lena's motives. Simon takes Ryan out for drinks to get more information for his article where Ryan bumps into Catherine and her brother. Liv tries to seduce Joel; Julien is feeling left out and Charlie shows up with a baggie.

Ryan returns home after rescuing Jay from a predicament to find Julien not too happy with his relationship with Ryan. Rosa spells out the details of her proposal, with the help of Ryan's mother Lena. Geoffrey arrives late to work after spending some time with a trick. Joel receives some interesting news and Geoffrey puts Ryan in an uncomfortable position; while Liv recounts a bad decision.

The Paper Magazine article featuring Ryan sets off a chain of events for everyone.

The award winning series comes to an end. Ryan tries to pick up the pieces after he winds up back in his old apartment. A cheap client gets on his nerves. Julien provides some comfort; Ryan confronts Jay. Ryan and Rosa make a big decision.