Kate accompanies Michael on a trip to Seattle for a bookstore signing event. But when Michael learns the big secret Kate's been keeping from him it leads to unexpected trouble with airport security.

Kate's boss asks her to fill a spot in a "Disabilities in Media" panel and she must decide whether to confront her tokenization or play along. Michael's ex-BF Ryan shows up unannounced to dinner.

Emboldened after a successful event for work, Kate approaches her boss Stella about an exciting potential client. Still feeling creatively stifled, Michael decides to go out and let off some steam.

Kate attempts to host the perfect Thanksgiving for Michael and his family, but secrets threaten to ruin the holiday.

Flashbacks from Ryan's Palm Springs vacation home reveal how Kate's relationship with Danny has been deteriorating, and the truth about what happened between Michael and Ryan.

Kate decides it's time for her to be more proactive, both with work and with Danny. Michael finds himself feeling inspired, just as Ryan tries to re-enter his life.