There's a retaliation when Howard decides to restructure the restaurant's tip structure. Tess learns more about Simone and gets closer to Jake.

Maddie Glover, the restaurant's head chef, returns for a surprise menu tasting. Tess connects with a handsome guest. Will receives a surprising offer.

Tess’ bad credit score reveals something about her past, and he gang tries to help. Sasha is accused when Santos’ new shoes go missing.

Simone's ex-husband shows up in the restaurant and dredges up old feelings. Tess tries to figure out what, and whom, she really wants.

Tess learns the truth about Jake and Simone's past. She forms a plan to get everything she wants in the restaurant.

Tess and Jake take their relationship to the next level, causing tension with Simone. Ari feels abandoned. Will uses his power for a questionable purpose.

Tess has a mortifying sexual encounter with Omar. Sasha receives terrible news from home. A table makes a racist comment to Heather.

Howard takes his staff to learn where their food comes from. Tess learns information that makes her wonder whom she can trust.