Javier helps Felicity prepare for the beauty pageant. She befriends an aspiring singer, but has several run-ins with a bitchy contestant named Denise. Felicity asks her friends not to attend the pageant because she doesn't want them to see her in such an embarrassing situation. Noel lands a job as UNY's counselor, where he helps Ben with a registration problem. Felicity takes a pregnancy test, which turns out positive. She doesn't tell anyone but Elena, who recommends she go to the clinic for a blood test. Felicity eventually tells Noel that he might be the father of her child. Elena witnesses the awkwardness between Felicity and Noel and figures out what is going on. Ben sees a receipt for the blood test on Felicity's desk. He discovers that Noel already knew of Felicity's possible pregnancy, and goes to her for some answers. She claims that she was afraid of adding to Ben's problems. She agrees to let him stay and support her during the pageant. Felicity wins the evening wear portion, but Denise edges Felicity's friend Sarah for the title and $10,000 prize. Felicity is relieved to find that she is not pregnant. Noel suggests that she apply for a T.A. position in the art department. Meghan's father tries to get her to leave Sean, arguing that he won't be able to provide for her. Meghan ultimately decides to cut ties with her family and stay married to Sean.