With the Masquerade Dance around the corner, the students are feverishly working on their dance, sending and receiving invitations. Keisha works hard on choreographing the Masquerade Dance but takes out her frustrations on Cam. Simone hosts a PKZ alum and is faced with thinking about her future, as Thea also confronts what could be in store for her. Damon regrets following JR's advice. Nate is presented with a very unexpected surprise. Meanwhile, Marcus and Amara take a first step in a new direction.

Simone and the Bringston tennis team work together to make the biggest decision of their season. Meanwhile, the Lions face off against their biggest rival for the conference championship as Damon realizes he has competition for Simone's heart. Cam goes to JR with a serious situation, leaving JR with the weight of the world on his shoulders. And Nate needs to choose between an important interview or standing by her friends.