The guys party it up in NYC despite Vince getting fired, and thanks to a tip from Rita Chase (Mercedes Ruehl), E tries to get Gus Van Sant to cast Vince in a role, but Van Sant won't let him audition, leading to a confrontation between Vince and Eric. Meanwhile, Vince reconnects with his high school sweetheart and Drama considers an investment opportunity. Turtle continues to keep his relationship with Jamie-Lynn Sigler a secret. In the end, Ari comes to see Vince, to tell him that his life will never be the same again.