Episode 3 of "Nobody Wants This" commences with Joanne sauntering home, her face radiant after a date that surpassed all expectations. Her smile stretched from ear to ear, reliving the most exhilarating kiss she's ever experienced. As she and Morgan rehash the details of the enchanting evening, they prepare for their next podcast episode, their mother's presence adding a cozy familial touch. Their guest, Dr. Jay Shah, joins the conversation, embarking on a discussion about the intricacies of one's aura.
However, Dr. Shah faces a formidable challenge in deciphering Joanne's aura, leading to a sparring match of wits between the two that almost escalates into a verbal duel. If not for the camera's timely intervention, one might have mistaken their exchange for the prelude to a catfight.
Meanwhile, at the hospital, Noah rushes in with a heart heavy with worry, only to find that Rebecca's "accident" was a false alarm. Though initially feared to be on the brink of a coma, she's miraculously unscathed. Outside, Sasha observes the aftermath, whispering that Rebecca and their parents are furious with Noah, accusing him of indirectly causing the incident—a self-inflicted wound, it seems, fueled by heartbreak.
Noah finds himself at the center of a storm when he confronts the families, enduring their wrath. But amidst the chaos, there's a glimmer of hope: Rebecca will recover. Nevertheless, rumors of "the shiksa" swiftly spread, reigniting tensions and stirring up more drama. Esther, too, piles on the guilt, accusing Noah of tearing the family apart.
While Joanne can't shake off the memory of that kiss, she's plagued by doubts over Noah's silence. Morgan hypothesizes that Joanne's pregnancy joke, sent in a text, may have inadvertently sabotaged the situation. The girls meticulously dissect the angst and overanalysis that ensue after sending a fateful message, with Joanne's anxiety spiraling as the hours drag on.
Joanne wonders if she's fundamentally flawed, paralleled by Noah's own turmoil as he grapples with his desires. It's his father who steps in with a heartfelt pep talk, guiding Noah towards clarity. Eventually, Noah finds himself at Joanne's doorstep, the two of them lingering outside her apartment at 2 am, engaging in a heart-to-heart conversation that transcends the night's silence.
