As the curtain rises on this poignant episode of "Dying For Sex," Molly Kochan, portrayed by Michelle Williams, finds herself grappling with questions following her separation from Steve, played by Jay Duplass. She confides in Nikki Boyer, embodied by Jenny Slate, expressing a yearning to be touched by someone who desires her touch as much as she does. Molly insists that this longing is pure and valid.
Her gaze begins to wander, observing the men on the streets, one of whom makes overt sexual gestures towards her. The night unfolds with Molly sharing a bed with Nikki and Noah, Kelvin Yu's character. Unable to quell her desires, she rises and dives into creating a profile on a dating app. In the midst of a conversation with Steve, who fears Nikki cannot fulfill Molly's needs, an unexpected penis picture pops up on her screen. Steve disputes her decision to use the app, repeating his concerns about Nikki's incapacity to care for her adequately.
The following day, Nikki accompanies Molly to the hospital, where Molly is anxious about her rehearsal schedule. Another explicit image arrives on the app, just as Dr. Pankowitz, portrayed by David Rasche, delivers the devastating news: Molly has bone metastasis in her pelvic area. As the doctor discusses treatment options, Molly contemplates bolting from the room. Dr. Pankowitz reassures her that his goal is to prolong her life, initiating follow-up diagnostics and a full-body scan. The prescribed treatment involves monthly shots of leuprolide to suppress estrogen levels and induce menopause, accompanied by a list of symptoms, including a decline in libido, which clashes with Molly's current desires.
Nikki engages with the receptionist, learning about MyChart, while Molly tries to steer her thoughts away from the diagnosis by focusing on incoming messages from the dating app. Faced with the stark reality, Molly inquires about her prognosis, to which the doctor offers a cautious optimism, noting the five-year survival rate hovers around 30%, yet acknowledging the unpredictability of her individual case.
Dr. Pankowitz emphasizes the importance of the scan and hormone therapy, while Nikki attends to administrative matters. Molly, distracted by her impending PET/CT scan scheduled for later, decides to seek solace in the arms of a man she met on the app. She checks into a motel, but when Jason R. arrives, her courage fails her, and she flees in the opposite direction. On the elevator, another man catches her eye, and she impulsively invites him to her room. However, upon exiting the elevator, she chickens out, ultimately returning to her room to find comfort in hugging her pillow.
As she fantasizes about the encounter with the man in the elevator, her fingers dance a familiar rhythm of self-pleasure. Steve engages Nikki in conversation, subtly hinting that she might have misplaced Molly. He hands her a package and divulges the contents of the CD, which holds four years' worth of medical records. Steve harbors doubts about Nikki's capability, cautioning her that constant vigilance and witnessing Molly's distress will be part of the journey. His thoughts are interrupted by unexplained charges: a $1,000 motel bill in midtown and a $200 receipt from an adult novelty store.
Meanwhile, Molly experiments boldly with a vibrator, her eyes glued to the screen as "Speed," starring Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock, unfolds. Unbeknownst to her, her intimate moments are being streamed live, accompanied by another man engaged in the same act. Their subsequent chat drifts to a somber topic—his mother's potential relocation to a nursing home. Nikki sends a worried message to Molly, inquiring about her whereabouts, while Molly receives a startling message of her own.
In the hospital's corridors, Nikki implores Carla to postpone the appointment, assuring her that Molly is en route. Disheartened, Nikki realizes she has misplaced the CD, necessitating the rescheduling of another meeting. Finally reaching Molly, she learns of a malicious link clicked on Molly's laptop, leading to a video of her private moments being circulated. Nikki tracks Molly down at a motel, where Molly confides in her about her chaotic day. Nikki, ashamed, confesses to losing the records and discourages Molly from contacting Steve.
The hacker, relentless, threatens to expose Molly's video unless a ransom is paid. Desperate, Molly returns to Steve, who welcomes her back with open arms, asserting that her return was the correct choice. Molly clarifies that she hasn't come back for good. Steve, accommodating, vows to fulfill her every desire, even if it means participating in online sexual encounters. Disgusted by a photo, Molly swiftly regrets her decision to reach out to Steve, vowing never to call him again. She declares that divorce isn't necessary and that she wants nothing from him, opting instead to liquidate her 401k, acknowledging her disillusionment with the future. Steve concedes, allowing Molly to remain on his insurance.
Their conversation deepens into questions of mutual understanding, with Steve insisting they know each other well. When Molly reconnects with Nikki, she learns that the CD has been found. Molly has brought all her belongings, signifying her departure. Nikki shares a revealing anecdote from her Aunt Pearl about enjoying the best sex of her life during menopause, lightening the mood momentarily. A man nearby catches Molly's eye, initiating a conversation that leads Nikki to discreetly exit, leaving them alone.
Molly finds herself in a taxi with the man, their lips soon meeting in a passionate kiss. However, their encounter is abruptly cut short when he ejaculates prematurely. Embarrassed and dismissed by the cab driver, they are forced to exit the vehicle, leaving them both in a state of confusion and disappointment.
