Brenda and Donna adopt a stray dog, Rocky, who they fear has been mistreated. Meanwhile, Brandon and Kelly's fake relationship takes a very real turn during a Task Force retreat, which upsets and confuses Kelly.
After Rocky dies of cancer Brenda's involvement with the animal rights extremists reaches explosive new heights. Meanwhile, Brandon and Kelly come clean to Lucinda and Dylan about their kiss at the retreat.
After Natalie's first real date, the phone doesn't stop ringing with offers for dates from his schoolmates -- evidently he's given her quite a reputation for a "good" time.