Natalie (Katharine McPhee) and Nick (Mike Vogel) are both deep-down lonely…and frustrated. Nick's mom (JoBeth Williams) is constantly trying to fix him up with candidate girlfriends. Natalie's best friend is forever offering dating advice. But, neither Natalie nor Nick has found the right mate.
Meet Derek. He is a three year old male from South Los Angeles, weighing about 10 pounds. Derek is a handsome buff boy, very sweet and affectionate, will rub up against your hands for pets. Also likes to play with toys, but his favorite thing is snuggling you.
Elizabeth and Jack receive upsetting news from their families in Hamilton that could tear them apart. Meanwhile, Abigail tries to find forgiveness in her heart for Bill as Lee enlists Rosemary's help to fight Gowen.