Aaron confronts Tyler with his suspicion that he's trying to split up Mark and Paige, but Tyler denies it convincingly. However, later he learns that Tyler has known all along that Paige is very resistant to the idea of having children too soon. He again tears strips off Tyler, who reveals how genuinely miserable he feels.

The chaos caused by the fire outbreak is felt by all the characters in different ways. Sheila, the school's caretaker, takes charge of the situation, patrolling the corridors and trying to ensure everyone's safety. However, she too becomes trapped and faces the danger of the fire. Meanwhile, Terese's emotional turmoil is evident as she confronts Lauren and Brad about their secret relationship.