Aria feels torn about how to view Jason when Spencer and Emily paint him in a negative light. Meanwhile, Hanna makes an effort to get along with her future stepsister; and mounting pressure from "A" drives Emily close to the edge.

A vengeful "A" punishes the girls for talking to Dr. Sullivan, whose life is in danger unless the girls obey "A" by completing a series of tasks that will bring pain to themselves and their loved ones.