Tonight on New Girl season 3, episode 21, “Big News,” the loft mates gathered to celebrate Winston passing his police academy entrance exam. Our recap breaks down what happened when Nick and Jess try to keep a secret from the rest of the group.

Here are the highlights from New Girl season 3, episode 21, “Big News”:

Nick wakes up the morning after the breakup to find notes on his hands – from himself – as a reminder that the breakup was not a dream. After some sad sighing he is surprised to find Jess hiding in the closet. She’s not sure whether or not they’re still allowed to see each other naked. It only gets more awkward from there as they try to talk about being okay with the breakup.

They get ready to tell the rest of the loft mates about their breakup but don’t get the chance. Winston surprises them with the news that he’s passed his police academy entrance exam. Since Winston wants the whole day to be about him they decide to pretend that they haven’t broken up.

Despite saying she’s fine with everything, Jess sneaks outside to call her mom and have a good cry. But instead of getting comfort she ends up having to console her mom who is worried she’ll never become a grandmother.

On the other hand, Nick turns to his friend Tran the silent Asian man in the park. Winston tells Nick he’d like a honey roast with a throne to celebrate his accomplishment. Nick takes on the task to distract himself from the breakup.

When Coach comes to help, Nick can’t seem to keep the breakup a secret. Worried about his friend – Coach tells Nick not to show how hurt he is. He also tells Nick where to find Schmidt’s anti-anxiety medication.

Schmidt finds out that Cece is studying to pass her GED exam since she never graduated from high school. Although she’s suspicious this is a ploy to get close she agrees to let him help her study. But their study secession is interrupted when Jess comes to tell Cece the news of the breakup.

When Jess tries to have a heart to heart with Nick about their feelings she’s surprised when he seems fine. So they continue to pretend that they’re still dating. Despite the fact that now everyone except Winston know’s about their breakup.

Drunk and emotional, Jess volunteers to help make the day special for Winston. So she agrees to dress up as Furguson for the honey roast. Winston’s honey roast quickly turns into a hot mess as Jess continues to drink and Nick has to wear sunglasses to hide his twitching eyes.

Jess decides to take over the microphone and ends up making fun of everyone. The worst, of course, is saved for Nick. Winston is very confused about what’s happening at his honey roast. Until Nick and Jess admit that they’re both upset about the break up.

The only one surprised is Winston. But he’s also touched that they went out of their way to make the day special for him despite their break up. They close out the honey roast by coming together to hold hands.

Jess takes up residence on the couch to drink some more, cry, and watch Dirty Dancing to deal with her emotions. But it seems that Nick is still her number one guy as he calls her from his room to check on her.

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