When Jack McKay is indicted on income tax evasion, Dylan goes out surfing in dangerous waters and is injured in the storm. The Walsh family take him to the hospital, but Jim is upset when he catches Brenda kissing Dylan. Meanwhile, Andrea, Donna, David and Brenda continue their acting class with Donna as Romeo and David as Juliet. Kelly falls for a handsome volleyball player who likes her but is scared to have sex.

Andrea persuades Brandon to hang out with a young boy and discovers a possible case of child abuse. David's dad and Kelly's mom meet when Jackie breaks a tooth and start dating, much to the delight of David and chagrin of Kelly. Meanwhile, Brenda can't keep thoughts of Dylan out of her mind while he is in Hawaii.