Kelly and Dylan spend a romantic afternoon jet skiing in the waves at Paradise Cove. Brenda develops a crush on a young American named Rick, who mistakes her for a native Parisian. Meanwhile, Brandon tries to help a homeless war veteran, David hires Steve to manage his music career, and Andrea becomes frantic when Cameron, her deaf camper, goes missing.

When Brandon decides to quit The Blaze, Andrea enlists the help of their new English teacher to change his mind. David's summer fling enrolls at West Beverly, but her eyes are now firmly set on Brandon. Meanwhile, the crop of incoming freshmen are assigned senior buddies, and Brenda is paired with Sue Scanlon, whose brother's death, Scott Scanlon, has had no small impact on the younger girl. Kelly is depressed because of her loneliness and also, because of Dylan and Brenda's relationship.