Kate's publisher Toni hatches a plan to pair her up with Ben on a book of erotic attractions when the two appear to show sparks at Jodi's wedding.
Stella helps Kate and Ben practice their interviewing technique before they move on to their first confession, a chef who used sex to handle a nosey matre d.
Kate and Ben interview a couple who attend sex parties. The couple in question assume that Kate and Ben are a couple themselves. David leaves Kate for three months. Kate tries to attend the sex party without Ben knowing but runs into him there.
An elderly woman confesses a romantic affair from her youth and the story impacts Ben and Kate's present.
Kate is inspired by a woman who confesses to sex with a stranger after she follows them. Toni lets Ben and Kate know that Vanity Fair is interested in interviewing them, but it works against Kate visiting David in Mexico.
Ben fantasizes about Kate while in bed with Toni and lets Kate know his interest and his decision to end things with Toni. Jodi informs Kate of a work fling which further confounds Kate's inner turmoil over David, Ben and Marshall.
Kate throws a party to celebrate her newfound single status when she breaks things off with David. Toni lets Ben know that his portion of the book is in need of serious revision.
Michael/Fishboy talks to Kate and Ben about his sexual experience which opens the doorway for Stella. A working weekend between Kate and Ben leads to Kate's personal confession. Even though Kate is now available, Ben shows signs of disinterest.