Amber and Imogen struggle to come up with platforms for their campaigns for School Captain, with Imogen inadvertently putting Gem offside when she rejects Gem's advice. Worried that the rivalry with Amber will destroy their friendship, Imogen seeks guidance from Terese, who suggests she needs less stress in her life, not more.

Still privately freaked out over what Rhiannon said about him making a great dad to Jackson, Mason distances himself from her. Rhiannon notices and, confronted, Mason admits he's worried things might be moving too fast. Reading this as rejection, Rhiannon backs off, covering her disappointment. Mason instantly regrets his decision and, after encouragement from Kate.