Taylor attempts to return to normalcy by attending a public high school; the Leyland School team prepares for invasive DNA testing, but this forces Eric to make a painful confession.
Taylor defends his actions from the night of the assault; Anne struggles to coming to terms with her son's sexuality.
Leslie disregards the school lawyer's advice and welcomes Eric back to Leyland high school. As a result, Anne decides to take the school to court over the assault of her son.
Sebastian discovers someone is threatening his cause when personal information about numerous Leyland families is released to the public.
After a Leyland student is shot on campus, members of the school community re-evaluate their choices. New information implicates Becca and Kevin in the murder.