Elyse and Steven are shocked when Alex decides to accompany his girlfriend to a dance at an elitist, restricted country club.

Alex plays overprotective brother when Mallory goes out with the school's sports hero.

Jennifer is teased by her peers for being friends with a boy. She must decide how to deal with the problem when both boys and girls are invited to her birthday party.

Alex learns the complicated matters of of love, sex, and the emotions involved, when he falls for a college senior to whom he loses his virginity. The next day he is heartbroken when he sees her with another guy.

When Steven's father arrives for a visit, it results in the two clashing as usual. His father reveals some important news that causes Steven to question their entire relationship.

Mallory's frightened when a close family friend and her father's co-worker makes a pass at her. Meanwhile, Steven creates a farewell tribute to Arthur that is set to air during the station's pledge drive.