Ep 17. Getting There
- TV-NR
- March 21, 2000
- 44 min
While she's helping Bailey clarify what it is he wants to do with his life, Holly's sister unexpectedly shows up from London. As Holly tries explaining Fiona's checkered past to Bailey, Kirsten's morning sickness and a big order for his new furniture line presents Charlie with problems of his own. Meanwhile, as Julia and Adam unleash their pent up sexual desires for each other, Claudia unwittingly beats out Todd for a plum assignment in the studio. Although Fiona is more interested in Griffin and Will, Bailey is determined to keep her focused on finishing her new line of clothing. And when the new order forces Charlie to consider expanding his new business, Bailey refuses his call for help. While Julia makes it clear that sex helps unleash her creativity, Adam admits that it saps his ability to focus. Meanwhile, after Todd subtly unnerves Claudia before an important recording session, they square off over who will be named first chair, While Fiona is determined to spend the day sightseeing with Griffin, Bailey arranges for a fashion show at the restaurant. Although she takes Bailey to task for fueling her mentally unstable sister's career fantasy, seeing just how happy Fiona with only limited success makes Holly wonder whose life is really on track. In an effort to salvage both their writing and romance, Julia and Adam learn some tantric sexual techniques that could serve them both well. And as their competition for first chair heats up, the sexual tension between Claudia and Todd does, too. Finally, after asking Charlie not to turn down the big order, Bailey agrees to become his partner.