After the horse deal goes south, Nick finally confronts his father about 30 years of disappointment. Walt offers a rare moment of vulnerability, apologizing and promising to take Nick to a game the next day—though he ultimately flees back to Chicago before the morning.
The episode reveals that Nick sweats profusely when he lies, a physical manifestation of his guilt that nearly ruins the horse deal.
The main plot begins when Nick’s father, (guest star Dennis Farina), arrives at the loft unannounced. While Winston is delighted to see him, Nick is immediately suspicious, knowing his father's history as a career con man. Jess, ever the optimist, believes she can fix their broken relationship and accidentally finds herself bankrolling one of Walt’s schemes: a plan to buy and flip a racehorse.
New Girl Season 2, Episode 13: "A Father’s Love" " A Father’s Love " is the 13th episode of 's second season, originally airing on January 15, 2013. Directed by Jake Kasdan, the episode explores the origins of Nick Miller's trust issues through the introduction of his estranged father, while simultaneously forming an unlikely "bro-mance" between Schmidt and his romantic rival, Robby. Episode Summary
Walt tricks the ultra-gullible Jess into giving him $500 to buy a racehorse. Nick discovers the ruse but attempts to help sell the horse to "business associates" to get Jess her money back.
The duo attempts to interrupt a family meeting where Cece is being introduced to a new suitor. Their plan backfires when Cece kicks them out, but they find solace in their shared rejection, officially declaring themselves "best friends". Characters and Guest Stars 'New Girl' recap: 'A Father's Love' (season 2, episode 13)
In the subplot, is devastated that Cece is moving forward with an arranged marriage. While spying on her at a restaurant, he encounters her current boyfriend, Robby . Instead of fighting, the two decide to team up to sabotage Cece's potential Indian suitors, leading to a comedic "White Guy Power" alliance. Key Plot Developments