Ben throws his arms around Arthur. He explains that Dylan is alright and that he had an important birthday to get to. They decide to go to Arthur’s apartment. As they walk, Ben explains that he feels like he tricks people into relationships and that he’s not worth it. He doesn’t feel smart and is intimidated by Arthur’s intelligence.

Ben runs into a Duane Reade as they pass by but doesn’t show Arthur what he got. He thanks Arthur for coming to the hospital. Arthur replies that he likes Ben and likes them being a couple. They agree to get back together and that promise to be honest.

They stop at a bakery to get a cookie for Arthur’s birthday and finally reach the apartment, kissing. They’re interrupted by a call from Arthur’s dad, who tells him something is waiting for him in the lobby. It’s Jessie and Ethan. Arthur introduces everyone and says that he was a jerk.

Ben empathizes with Arthur feeling like a third wheel now that his best friends are dating. Dylan calls, inviting himself and Samantha to Arthur’s. When Dylan steps into the kitchen with a birthday cake that Ben asked him to pick up, Ben asks what happened.