The fifth episode of Emily in Paris Season 5 unfurls with Emily, Sylvie, Mindy, and their companions returning to the City of Light with a renewed energy. Upon her arrival, Sylvie discovers a woman in her house, clad in her own attire, prompting her to implore Laurent to respect their union and keep his romantic encounters out of their private domain.
Meanwhile, Mindy continues to wield her charm through flirtatious texts with Alfie, keeping her escapades a secret from Emily. When confronted, Mindy masks her true intentions, choosing to celebrate their concurrent singleness rather than confess her infidelity.
At the Agence Grateau headquarters, Emily, Luc, and Julien are stunned to discover that, while they were away, Genevieve has launched a new apparel line dubbed 'Bonjour, Bitch.' Genevieve approaches them with a request for marketing assistance, but the trio gently redirects her focus back to her duties.
Sylvie tasks Genevieve with arranging a meeting with a potential client, reminding Emily, Luc, and Julien of their own tumultuous pasts in Paris and urging them to redouble their efforts in securing clients. During the meeting, client Thomas expresses dissatisfaction with the previous ideas presented, but Emily saves the day with a creative and unique proposal. Sylvie commends Emily for her effort, while Luc and Julien suggest Genevieve's dismissal, hesitant about her connections.
Emily offers to provide Genevieve with some guidance, and Sylvie then requests that Emily speak with Gabriel, who is embroiled in a conflict with Antoine over the restaurant's new menu.
Emily makes her way to the restaurant and finds Gabriel and Antoine in another heated argument. She attempts to diffuse the situation, but Antoine threatens to let Gabriel go.
As the night settled in, Emily shared her Roman endeavors with Gabriel in hushed tones, their conversation meandering into the intricacies of their respective work. Later that evening, the trio found themselves at the Crazy Horse cabaret, where Mindy's mesmerizing performance captivated Emily and Alfie. Alfie's admiration for Mindy flowed freely, but he demurred when Emily suggested joining her for dinner, opting instead to text Mindy with a playful invitation to sneak away.
Mindy, consumed by her passion for Alfie, canceled her dinner plans with Emily to indulge in their intimate moment. Mid-kiss, she whispered that to forge a genuine connection, they must come clean with Emily. Alfie nodded in agreement and requested Mindy to arrange a dinner to break the news.
The following morning, Genevieve's oversight in arranging a visa for the client's event chef left the client irate, prompting Emily to suggest Gabriel, a Michelin-starred chef, as a last-minute solution. Although the client agreed, Sylvie's displeasure loomed over the decision, fearing it would further fray the already strained relationship between Antoine and Gabriel. Emily held out hope that it would serve as a catalyst for Antoine to appreciate Gabriel's talents.
As the day progressed, Nico reached out to Emily with a renewed desire to rekindle his relationship with Mindy. Emily declined his offer, asserting that Mindy was in a contented place, living life on her own terms. She then shared the client's offer with Gabriel and encouraged him to accept it, which he did, thanking Emily for her assistance.
That night, Nico made an appearance at the Crazy Horse cabaret, attempting to patch things up with Mindy. He professed his transformation, but Mindy stood firm in her refusal to give him another chance. Later that evening, Mindy sat down for dinner with Alfie and Emily. As Alfie prepared to disclose his relationship with Mindy, she balked at the thought. In private, she confided in Alfie that she wasn't mentally prepared to face Emily and expressed Nico's apology. Seeing her hesitation, Alfie suggested they play amnesia about their Paris encounter. Mindy was taken aback but eventually agreed.
The next day, Laurent's announcement to Sylvie about his new girlfriend's desire for a threesome sent shockwaves through the room. Sylvie's horror was palpable as she admitted that their marriage was far from harmonious.
That evening, the client was wowed by Gabriel's culinary creations and requested Emily to introduce them. Luc, on the other hand, caught Genevieve using the event as a platform for her brand's promotion without Sylvie's consent and sternly warned her of potential termination. Meanwhile, Julien disclosed to Mindy that Nico had officially severed ties with JVMA's family business. Realizing that Nico had truly left his family for her, Mindy decided to unburden her conscience and agreed to engage in a conversation.
Elsewhere in the fray, Sylvie shared with Antoine that Thomas was overjoyed with Gabriel and urged him to cherish the moment while it still lasted. Later that night, Sylvie spotted the caps Genevieve had sneakily included in the souvenir bags and instructed Emily to let her go. When Emily attempted to execute the dismissal, Genevieve became defensive and revealed that the entire office was in the know about Mindy's affair with Alfie. Emily was shocked and felt betrayed, particularly by Julien for concealing the truth from her.
That same night, Mindy shared Nico's departure from JVMA with Emily, but Emily accused her of being involved with Alfie and stormed out in a huff. The next morning, Gabriel announced to Emily that Thomas had extended an offer for him to become the chef on his yacht. Gabriel revealed his acceptance of the proposition and bid Emily a heartfelt farewell.
