Olivia's relationship with Asher is rocked when he doesn't show up for the cotillion, forcing her to take Spencer as her date. Spencer learns that Tyrone is tailing him, threatening to hurt people he loves, while Coop is jealous when Patience reunites with an old friend, Luna. Meanwhile, Beverly High Eagles welcomes Super Bowl MVP Matt Springer.
Tropes featured in this episode:
- Amicable Exes: Patience with Luna.
- Break-Up/Make-Up Scenario: Unable to deal with Coop's jealousy, Patience wants to take a break from their relationship.
- Cliffhanger: The episode ends with Spencer being the victim of a drive-by shooting, as a horrified Olivia screams for help.
- Clingy Jealous Girl: Coop, when Patience reunites with Luna. She becomes even more jealous upon learning that Luna was Patience's very first girlfriend.
- Dances and Balls: The episode focuses on Olivia's cotillion.
- Diving Save: Spencer sees the car accelerate and pushes Olivia down to get her out of harm’s way. Spencer ends up shot and Olivia screams for help as she holds a bleeding Spencer.
- Let's Just Be Friends: Spencer doesn't want to reconcile with Layla right away, saying that she should care for herself first before caring for others.
- Not What It Looks Like: Asher arrives at the cotillion to see Olivia giving Spencer a (friendly) peck on the cheek.
- Red Herring: Spencer is worried that Tyrone is going to hurt Coop or Laura, Kia theorizes that he may be targeting his family instead, and Tyrone himself approaches Darnell. Turns out they are all distractions from the real target: Spencer.
