Elliott finally realizes the extent of his powers, and he finds a fellow magic user by the energy signature from their core. While he is unsure what the feeling itself is, he correctly identifies it as being related to his mysterious powers. They are able to direct him to the Department, who are shocked to discover his circumstances, given his adoption. He is granted permission to tell his family the situation provided they are sworn to secrecy as Informed Unempowereds, and he does so. This revelation about his nature causes a divide to grow between him and his unempowered older brother, Aaron.
Ivan is an unempowered human, born and living in Montana, who has been in a serious relationship with "Baby" for years. Lack of honest communication about each of their internal struggles leads to them breaking up. He moves to Dahlia, having been offered a position with Vesta Distribution Co, and he leaves them a voicemail attempting to explain his actions.
Ollie struggles with the new job, but improves with training from a friendly coworker.
Ollie confesses his feelings to his coworker. A relationship starts.
Ollie has a breakfast date with his coworker partner, which has become a regular occurrence. He confirms that Ivan, their other coworker, has been more amiable since switching to working from home.
Ollie shares his love of the board game Scythe with his coworker partner.
Ollie has a lazy morning with his partner.
Of his own volition, during his return home to Montana, Ivan reaches out again to “Baby”, his ex-partner from years prior, seeing an opportunity to catch up and make amends.
Ivan's effort to reconnect is successful, being able to properly explain and apologize for his part in their breakup, honestly assess where his shortcomings in that situation had been, and expressing an interest in trying out a relationship with them again, if they want to. “Baby” reciprocates those feelings and they rekindle their relationship, with Ivan moving back to Montana while maintaining his job with Vesta Distribution, now working fully remote.
The living arrangement that Guy and "Honey" are a part of becomes untenable, and they resolve to move out together and get their own place. They confess their feelings for one another, and begin a relationship.
"Smartass" is offered and accepts a position with a different company. A farewell party is thrown in their honor. Afterward, their former boss, Aaron, confronts them about their sudden distance from him as soon as they put in their two weeks notice. They each reveal their feelings for the other, and agree to go on a date now that they no longer work together.
"Smartass" and Aaron's relationship turns physical and they begin to date in earnest.
Aaron confronts “Smartass” about the nature of their relationship. They each discuss their needs and both come out of the conversation stronger for it.
Ollie offers his partner comfort when they express concern over their struggle to reach a decision about their future.
Aaron is incredibly stressed out by his work at Vesta Distribution Co. "Smartass" resolves to help him relieve some of that stress, and is very successful.
Ollie and his partner play Sorry.
Aaron stays up far later than intended in order to finish work. "Smartass" coerces him to return to bed.
"Smartass" tries, unsuccessfully, to keep Aaron in bed while he resolves to get up and work around the house.
Aaron concedes to stay in bed on a rainy morning, and asks that later that day they play some cards, an activity that reminds him of good times with his family.
Aaron finally earns his promotion, becoming the Director of Accounting at Vesta Distribution Co. He attempts to share the news with Elliott, but Elliott doesn't answer. Aaron resolves not to let that bring down his mood, fully unaware of the circumstances that are preventing Elliott from responding.
Aaron and "Smartass" enjoy a lazy morning together, celebrating "Smartass"'s promotion at their company. Their relaxation is disrupted when Aaron receives an unexpected call from Elliott for the first time in years. He answers and can immediately tell how distressed his brother is. Elliott asks to see him, and Aaron readily agrees, asking for details, but Elliott says he'll provide them when he gets there and hangs up.
Ollie and his partner cuddle and spend time relaxing together.
Ollie's partner works late into the night, and Ollie convinces them to come back to bed. He reassures them that the workload being forced upon them is unfair, and gives them the confidence to say so.
Guy and his partner, "Honey", enjoy a night in together.
Guy graduates college with a degree in Creative Writing. He continues working at Max's Rustic Pizza while looking for an opportunity to better utilize his degree.
"Honey" is trying to nap after having trouble falling asleep the night prior. Guy attempts to help as only he can, with questionable results.
Ollie and his partner spend some time relaxing together. Ollie is recovering from being sick, and the aftereffects of his antibiotics are bothering him, but his partner helps take his mind off it.
"Honey" catches Guy wearing their hoodie and chaos ensues.
"Honey" attempts to get Guy's help in decorating their place for the holidays. It goes as well as expected.
Ollie's partner's family tries to guilt them for not having spent the holidays with them, despite their understandable reasons for skipping. Ollie reassures them that their family's actions and feelings are not their responsibility, and that they were completely justified in their decision.
Guy gets sick. "Honey" attempts to keep him in bed so that he will get adequate rest, with questionable success. Guy admits to his frustration at feeling unproductive and at the fact that he wasn't able to attend the pitch meeting he was invited to, and "Honey" comforts him.
Ollie and his partner spend a relaxed evening on the couch, cuddling and watching favorite movies.