Driven by a desire to expose the perceived advantage of attractiveness in hiring, Maya designs an experiment. She plans to submit two candidates for the same position: one, though lacking in conventional appeal, is ideally suited for the ro…

Maya’s new assistant, Cindy, possesses an undeniable eagerness, though it is unfortunately coupled with a distinct lack of skill, and Maya’s work consequently suffers. Jack advocates for her dismissal, but Maya remains resolute in her decis…

Jack finds himself with a quiet unease regarding Maya’s new companion; he is, like himself, within the same age range. When he expresses his reservations to Maya, she counters with an accusation of hypocrisy, pointing out his own choice to …

Elliott’s initial cautions regarding Finch and his former flame, supermodel Nikki Elston, appeared merely as the product of envy. Yet, a significant truth underpinned his concerns: Nikki possessed a volatile nature, deriving pleasure from t…

Jack possessed two tickets for a London production of *King Lear*. However, a sudden obligation forced him to cancel his plans, leaving him with a difficult choice: whom to bestow the tickets upon? There was Nina and Elliott, ever eager to …

Maya's fictional account of a dinner with Woody Allen garnered considerable attention, including, it was rumored, from the director himself. The following day, a man appeared at Maya’s office who claimed to be Allen, and who seemed genuinel…

Jack yearned for a place for his daughter Hannah at Woodbridge School, but a considerable obstacle stood in his way. The Gallo name carried no esteemed reputation there, not after former student Maya had deliberately set fire to a wing of t…

Maya’s efforts to rally her colleagues to support her beloved charity were met with a wall of indifference. It wasn’t until Jack, ever attuned to public image, spurred them into action – prompting Finch, Elliott, and Nina to contribute – th…

Maya’s persistent suggestion sways the group to abandon their customary gift exchange and instead contribute their funds to a charity benefiting someone in need. Their chosen recipient is Jesus Santos, the night custodian Maya encountered d…

The death of his favorite high school teacher initially presented Elliott with a chance to display the trappings of his successful career and enviable life before his former classmates. But his arrogance soon faltered upon learning a truth …

The return of Maya’s college roommate, Erin, plunges their lives into a whirlwind. Feeling overshadowed by Erin’s adventurous journalism, Maya descends into a sewer, desperate for a story that could reignite her career. Meanwhile, Erin, wea…

A burgeoning affection for a colleague, a writer named Elliott, leaves Maya adrift in uncertainty. Mistaking his quiet attentiveness for a reluctance to express interest, she seeks counsel from Nina on subtly encouraging his affections. The…

Finch was unsettled by his father’s unexpected arrival. They had always maintained a careful distance, a chasm of unspoken feelings between them. When Red Finch proposed a period of shared time, Finch could only assume a grave illness or a …

A routine office meeting unravels into perplexing uncertainty when affable Jack unexpectedly loses his temper, shutting down and refusing explanation. His colleagues resolve to uncover the cause of his sudden outburst, but each clue they pu…

Maya’s securing an interview with the legendary rocker Nick Hewitt unlocks a cascade of memories for Nina, a rush of recollections from the affair they shared a quarter-century prior. She recalls it as the most romantic weekend of her life,…

Maya’s mentoring has proven remarkably successful; her protégé, Karey, is thriving in her first year of college. Yet, Karey now stands at a turning point, uncertain about the path ahead. Maya urges her to persevere with her studies and embr…

A day of celebration for Nina. Her celebrated bikini was to be showcased in the Model Cafe, a haven for the fashion elite akin to a Hard Rock for supermodels. But elation quickly dissolved into despair when she learned the location of its d…

The premise seemed simple enough. To secure a favorable apartment rental for Elliott, Maya agreed to portray herself as his wife. The charade required a kiss, a necessary formality that initially felt inconsequential. But the kiss, once exc…

Finch’s gripes about running trivial tasks elicit an unforeseen reaction from Jack: he employs a personal assistant, Kenny. Having his sphere of influence encroached upon soon proves the least of Finch's troubles, as Kenny issues violent th…

As Jack penned his memoirs, a debilitating writer's block descended upon him. The reason for his sudden paralysis was starkly revealed: he had reached the section detailing his dismissal of Herb, his former partner, just before the magazine…

Substituting herself for Jack at an NYU forum on Women in the Media, Maya initially viewed the opportunity as a chance to champion perspectives Blush frequently dismissed. Alas, she was denied a voice; the forum devolved into an ambush, whe…

On Nina’s tickets, Maya and Finch found themselves at the fashion show of designer Oscar Milos. The ensuing party proved a catalyst for trouble; fueled by alcohol, Maya made sharp, cutting remarks to a newspaper reporter. The repercussions …

The usual quiet of the office blood drive dissolved into a shared recounting of stories, as Finch, Elliott, and Nina spoke to the apprehensive donor, Maya, and nurse Tisha about how Jack had pulled them from precarious circumstances. Finch’…

Maya’s mother made a visit to the magazine and quickly found herself caught in a dispute with Jack over a painting. Simultaneously, the new efficiency expert “hired” by Jack proved to be little more than his golf caddy.

A prickle of unease settled over Maya when Nina suggested a double date. Her apprehension proved well-founded. Her date, after a clumsy movement in her apartment, revealed himself to be a United States Congressman – and a married man. Sudde…