Michael helps facilitate conflict resolution between Angela and Oscar over Angela's poster. Oscar vehemently dislikes the poster while Angela wants to put it up in her workspace to look at. Michael wants them both to compromise and gives creative ways to do so.

Dave Buznik politely asks for a headset while on the plane. Although the flight attendant states that she will get him one, she takes a long time to complete the task, so Dave reminds her about his request. The situation then escalates, and not in Dave's favor.

Tom favors one of the paintings over all others, but the other members of the team don't agree. Leslie solves the problem by creating a compromise: Tom will cut out his favorite shapes and put them on a collaborative that includes all of the art options.

Danny asks Michael and Maddie to be his pretend children for an afternoon in exchange for something they want. Each child settles on a deal with Danny. Maddie negotiates payment and acting classes, and Michael negotiates for a PlayStation 3.

After Agnes's toy unicorn is accidentally disintegrated, she runs a tough bargain with Gru to get another one.