Taking her brother Louie's advice, Bess gets rehired at the club—and her first paying gig thanks to her friend and coworker Benny.

Bess tries creating a song about hope for a songwriting competition, but is left reeling by an incident involving her roommate, Prisha.

Bess and Samuel are awarded the opportunity to record at legendary Electric Lady Studios—and are joined by Bess's father, Percy.