Austen and Madison's bond is stronger than ever; Kathryn reveals a bit of gossip to Craig; with a new girlfriend and a therapist in tow, Shep's new and improved attitude leaves him determined to keep his nose out of his everyone's business.

Shep continues to spread gossip at his party, upsetting Madison and ultimately affecting his friendship with Austen; Leva comes to Cameran's defence and confronts Kathryn for igniting the rumour mill; Patricia suggests John pursue Madison.

Leva hosts a Persian dinner for the girls; the boys discover John doesn't honour bro-code; Shep and Taylor double-date with Austen and Madison; Kathryn finds out a secret about Thomas.

Despite tensions among the guys, they prepare for Patricia's annual dinner party; John follows Patricia's advice and decides to pursue Madison, even though he would be breaking bro-code with Austen; Charleston deals with the onset of Coronavirus.

Charleston reopens with big changes due to the pandemic and social unrest; everyone comes to grips with the new normal.

John cosies up to Madison as she reaches a decision about Austen; after Craig debuts his HSN line, Patricia has an announcement of her own; Shep and his girlfriend struggle with the pressures of quarantine; Leva confronts Kathryn.