Joe comes back into town and confronts Charlie about a notice of sale that he has received for Salingers and Charlie tries to cover up what he really knows about Kathleen's revenge against him and the restaurant. Bailey is obsessed with Sarah's safety after she and a band member are mugged. Julia and Justin seem to be drifting further and further apart. Claudia attends her first make-out party. And Charlie, in his desperation to find something good in his life, goes to see if he can reconcile with Kirsten.

Sarah and Bailey realize that unless they can come to some understanding in their relationship perhaps the best thing for them both would be a separation. Julia and Justin are at a loss of how to save their relationship from crumbling - especially when they both admit to having had an affair. Charlie is desperate to find a way to save Salingers and calls Jake hoping that he can help. Also, Charlie puts all his feelings on the line to convince Kirsten that he truly does love her and want her back.