Malgré l'angoisse de leur examen de passage, Felicity et Noël tentent de définir leur relation. Felicity se propose de l'aider dans ses études, à rattraper le retard qu'il a pris en acceptant la fonction de chef d'étage. Mais Noël, ayant appris que son oncle était dans le coma, quitte la ville pour aller à son chevet. Avant son départ, Felicity le rassure sur ses sentiments. Ben décide de rester à New York pendant les vacances pour raviver sa relation avec Julie...

Ben focuses all of his attention on studying as he prepares for his organic chemistry final. Felicity decides to follow his example and devote more time to her artwork. She seeks advice from Professor Cavallo on how to improve her work, and spends more time at the studio. Noel grudgingly takes his medication and continues to see a therapist. He considers starting his own graphics company. Felicity asks for Noel's advice about her art project. Noel decides to follow his therapist's recommendation and spend less time with Felicity. Ben grows angry with Trevor for inviting Elena to their study sessions, as they goof off all of the time. Felicity is working in the studio when the building catches on fire. She is unaware of this because the alarms do not sound, and becomes trapped. Noel extinguishes the flames near the door and pulls her outside. Ben and Trevor apologize for their argument and go to see Professor Hodges. They learn that Trevor passed the exam, while Ben scored 9