Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating

Several days later, Hazel admits to herself that she feels drawn to Josh. She drops by his workplace and invites him for ice cream. She asks about Tabitha; Josh explains that their long-distance relationship, with Tabitha in Los Angeles indefinitely, feels strained. Hazel suggests that Josh go see Tabitha to discuss their relationship in person. As they talk, Tabitha texts Josh, asking him to come to LA, and he decides to go.

Hazel returns home to find that a burst pipe has flooded her apartment. She secures her pets, then calls her landlord and learns she must move out for at least three weeks. Hazel knows her mother can take Vodka, Janis Hoplin, and Daniel Craig, but she has nowhere for herself and Winnie to go. Overwhelmed, she calls Emily, who suggests Hazel stay at Josh’s house while he is in LA. On a conference call, Josh agrees and sets rules about Winnie. Josh leaves the call, and after Emily asks, Hazel denies having romantic feelings for him, insisting they are just friends.

Two days later, Josh returns early and finds his front door lock jammed with a bobby pin. He goes around back to let himself in, trips, and startles Hazel, who mistakes him for an intruder and hits him on the head with an umbrella.