Meghan tells Felicity that she has concocted a spell to reunite her with Ben. Sean wins a free turkey, but the gang must hold Thanksgiving dinner at Felicity's apartment because Sean has broken the oven. Meghan tries to coax Ben into coming to dinner, but he backs out after Sean explains the circumstances. Ben and Lauren visit Mr. Covington, who has shown tremendous improvement. Lauren convinces Ben to take her to the dinner because she doesn't want to spend Thanksgiving alone. Everyone is shocked to find that Ben has brought a date, although Felicity tries to act as though it doesn't bother her. Javier suggests that he is trying to get back at Felicity for cheating on him, but Ben denies this. Meghan behaves rudely toward Lauren and gets into an argument with Ben. Felicity tries to defend Ben, but he snaps that their relationship was a waste of time. He feels guilty about saying this and leaves. He later returns to apologize, and he and Felicity sleep together. He immediately realizes that this was a mistake. Elena worries that Trevor may not be very smart after she learns that he flunked freshman English. Meghan suggests that she covertly give him an intelligence test. Sean realizes what they are doing, and Trevor is offended. Elena apologizes and says that she has done nothing but study in college. She realizes that there is more to life, and thinks that Trevor can help her loosen up. After Samuel fails to show concern for Javier's ailing cat, Javier decides to leave him. Noel's brother Ryan comes to town for the holiday. He is confused when Noel takes him to a restaurant instead of going to the gang's gathering. Noel eventually tells him about sleeping with Felicity and his recent firing, prompting Ryan to question his judgment. Noel storms off and goes to a bar, where he lets a woman pick him up. She robs him and leaves him handcuffed to a bed in a motel. Ryan feels that Noel may be suffering from depression, as Ryan and their father have in the past. Noel leaves a message for Dr. Pavone asking for a referral.