Shannon throws a birthday party for Hamilton East Animal Shelter’s oldest cat. Nikki swoops in to save the day when Joy ruins her brand-new work computer.

Shannon makes a tough decision when a young girl falls in love with her cat. Nikki uses Kristian’s eavesdropping against him and Paul’s involvement in a crime hits close to come for Hugh and Liam.

Shannon enlists her new neighbour, a reporter, to do a story on the shelter as Paul reluctantly agrees to give Kristian a tattoo.

Shannon invites a much-too-critical Aunt Peggy to Nikki’s trivia night. Kristian worries that Joy is too naïve to navigate the world of online dating.

Shannon’s friendship with Lara seems unrequited. Paul learns a lesson when Nikki borrows his van and Kristian inadvertently helps Ravi get over a deep-seated fear.

Shannon goes on a date with Max’s dad but discovers he may be too fatherly. Kristian’s efforts backfire when he micromanages Nikki.