Nell attempts to restart her life in a new place with a new job and a new roommate. She begins writing obituaries at the local paper and starts getting life advice from an unlikely source.

As Nell tries to settle into her new job, she gets increasingly annoyed by her latest ghost. Meanwhile, Edward works on a project that sparks Nell’s journalistic curiosity.

Nell’s friends rally to set her up on some dates, but Nell isn’t sure she’s ready to move on. Edward has better luck finding a match.

After Nell falls for the wrong guy, she realizes her last relationship may be holding her back. Meanwhile, Edward helps Cricket decide that what’s missing from the bar is a bit of her past.

Lexi puts Sam in charge of the newspaper’s food and wine festival, making Nell jealous of their friendship. At the event, Edward helps Cricket with her booth and Dennis lets off some marital steam.

Nell’s father comes to visit. Meanwhile, Lexi conducts the employees’ yearly performance review at the SoCal Independent.

Nell finally meets Edward’s girlfriend. Meanwhile at the wine bar, Cricket hosts trivia night.

With Nell’s help, Cricket decides to finally spread Monty’s ashes. Sam and Lexi support Dennis as he chooses an egg donor.

After a fun night out with Sam and Dennis, Nell winds up sick in bed and wanting to be left alone. Meanwhile, Lexi convinces Sam and Dennis to join her for lunch, which spirals into a much longer commitment.

After months of processing her relationship with Phillip, Nell tells Sam she's ready to move on. Sam tries to recapture her spark with her husband. Lexi helps Dennis search for the perfect egg donor.

Nell agrees to see Phillip, hoping for closure. Sam and Lexi have a joint birthday party for their daughters.

Nell holds a dinner party at her house and Dennis has to make a potentially life-altering decision.