Leslie and Andy go to Washington on business--and to see Ben and April. Back in Pawnee, Ron is in charge of the employee barbecue, and Tom and Ann pretend to still be together.
Max invites former flames to her and Caroline's grand opening celebration at the new cupcake shop.
Desperate to pay their late rent, Caroline and Max do business with a group of sketchy customers willing to pay a lot of money for cupcakes.
Things get worse for the defendant.
When the African American neighbors' car is egged, Vanessa goes against Mike's advice and decides to let them know their car wasn't the only one vandalized. Meanwhile Eve wants to quit soccer, but when Mike and Vanessa won't let her, she rebels by getting drunk at a party.